"I had some pains during the training session and the technical staff preferred to rest me as we have many important games in the Cup," Hassan told FilGoal.com.

Anderlecht will face Germinal Beerschot in the second leg of the Belgian Cup semifinal on April 16. Hassan's side registered a narrow 1-0 win at home in the first leg.

The Belgian champions' have little hopes of defending their title as they are nine points behind leaders Standard Liege.

The Purples want to finish among the top two to secure a Champions League spot next season.