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Football NOS•today, 10:29
It looks more and more likely that Domenico Tedesco had his last game as coach of the Belgian football team. The Belgian media is seriously considering his role, after the blames the defeat of the League of Nations against Israel on Sunday evening (0-1).
That loss threatens relegation from the top division of the League of Nations. The Red Devils now have to play a play-off to avoid relegation. This disappointment follows a mediocre European Championship last summer, where Belgium struggled to get through the group stage and was eliminated in the eighth round by France.
In March 2024 extended The 39-year-old Tedesco has a contract with the Belgian association until the 2026 World Cup According to the Belgian media, it is now doubtful whether he will make it to the next international match in March 2025. The Italian German himself controversial: he says he still wants and feels confident.
Failed tests
“We won’t be able to turn the tide with this trainer,” said analyst and former PSV player Marc Degryse on Belgian television last night. “After the failed European Championship, Tedesco chose to try it out this League of Nations and that failed. That is his responsibility. No, I’m afraid this is not sustainable.”
Degryse was supported by Jan Mulder, who sat next to him in the studio: “The amount that means that Tedesco is no longer possible. not only for his teammates, but also for Tedesco.”
For a long time, a relationship between Tedesco and Thibaut Courtois on edgesince the keeper passed for the skipper. That was the reason why Courtois left the Belgian training camp prematurely in June 2023. He also did not go to the European Championships in Germany last summer.
Tedesco was asked last night about his future with the Belgian team and he said he still believes he is the right man. “Because I have confidence in myself and in my approach. I know that I will do everything for Belgium, together with the staff and the players.”
The trainer continued: “In Flemish you seem to have a saying that the chalice must be emptied to the bottom. Well, now it’s completely empty. It can only get better. I’m positive. I refuse to go with the negativity.”
Terrible situation
Tedesco’s words have not yet made much impact among Belgian reporters and journalists. Sporza analyst Peter Vandenbempt talks Monday morning about the “real situation” with the national team.
“Yesterday was the lowest point the Red Devils had in many, many years,” he wrote. “We can be a bit worried at the moment. It is now up to the people with decision-making rights to act, but in football it is no secret that you often pay the price as a coach in this situation.”
Het Laatste Nieuws, the largest newspaper in Flanders, is even higher. “This League of Nations was already one for the trash failure to hide. Test case or not: things can’t go on like this.”
A decision on Tedesco’s future may not be made until after December 1. Then starts Vincent Mannaert, the new one sports director of the Belgian Football Association, to his work. In this situation, Mannaert will have the power to decide on the appointment of the national coach.
2024-11-18 09:29:00
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How can the Belgian Football Association effectively address internal team tensions to improve performance?
1. How would you assess the current situation of the Belgian national football team following their recent disappointing performance in the Nations League?
2. What are some possible reasons behind their decline in form and overall performance, and who might be held responsible for it?
3. How important is it for the Belgian Football Association to make changes to the coaching staff or management team, and how soon should these changes be made?
4. What are some potential challenges the team might face in the upcoming FIFA World Cup qualifiers, and how can they be addressed?
5. How can the team possibly turn things around and regain the trust and support of the fans?
6. What role do player mentality and morale play in the team’s performance, and how can the coaching staff work on improving this aspect?
7. How have other teams in the same situation, such as Germany or Netherlands, dealt with similar setbacks and managed to bounce back successfully?
8. Can we expect any major player transfers or retirements that could affect the team’s dynamics or performance in the near future?
9. With reports of tension within the team and disagreements with the coaching staff, how can these internal issues be resolved for the betterment of the team’s performance?
10. what are your personal predictions for the future of the Belgian national football team, and who do you think should take over as the head coach?
