Former teammate of Newcastle United player suggests he must have eaten a lot at home

 

Leander Dendoncker is a rising star at Anderlecht, and he’s also a growing star. Literally.

As the 21 year old was coming through the ranks he looked a little on the skinny side, but he’s now filled out with muscles and it’s helping his game. Dendoncker has been speaking to Belgium’s DH about his eating, and reckons he eats more than any other Anderlecht player.

DH couldn’t help but ask ‘Even more than Aleksandar Mitrovic when he was here?’, to which the youngster said: “Sometimes he did not eat at all. Maybe he ate a lot at home.”

Mitrovic struggled with his weight at Anderlecht and even his own agent spoke about the player going through too many pizzas. Now at Newcastle United, Mitorvic obviously isn’t trim, he’s not that type of build, but he’s got himself into better shape for Rafael Benitez.

Unfortunately for Mitrovic that hasn’t led to a nailed on starting spot at Newcastle United, with Benitez preferring Dwight Gayle and other options. Mitorvic has been doing better for his country, but hasn’t managed to switch that progress to Newcastle.

It seems in Belgium they don’t only remember Mitrovic’s goals, but also his eating.