The Red Devils lost this Sunday evening against Israel (1-0), in Budapest, Hungary, as part of the sixth day of the Nations League. The Belgians finished in third place in their group and headed to the play-offs.
“Israel played with a lot of intensity. They didn’t have any lows in this match. We conceded our goal due to an individual foul. They played with a big heart and our match was not not good. We didn’t really succeed in playing against this aggressive block. You see that we had to change players during the match following injuries to Leandro Trossard et Zeno Debast. So it wasn’t our best team. I can’t say anything bad about my group. They tried. Many players played against Italy and they had to do the same this evening, like Loïs Openda for example. They have no recovery”introduced Domenico Tedesco after the meeting. “We are generally well organized. This evening, we conceded three counter-attacks due to dangerous ball losses. I did not recognize my team’s counter-pressing at certain moments. The intensity was not sufficient in the leader of some players.”
“I am convinced that I remain the right person for this position. I have the trust of the group. I give everything I have for this team and this staff. The campaign was difficult and this match was incredible. We really drank the chalice to the dregs against Israel We now have plenty of information about the players, the intensity, the tactics. There is some negative, but also some positive. Leandro Trossard. He felt discomfort before the match and he insisted on playing. I have no doubt, we will be there in March.”he continued.
Be part of this team, and the camaraderie we have really drives us forward. Moving into the next matches, we have to build on what we’ve learned and come back stronger.
Hello and welcome to our World Today News interview. We are delighted to have two special guests with us today, Domenico Tedesco, the head coach of the Red Devils, and one of the team’s key players, Leandro Trossard, joining us to discuss their Nations League campaign and the match against Israel. So, coach Tedesco, let’s begin with you. Can you share your thoughts on the game against Israel and the team’s overall performance during the Nations League campaign? How do you think the team can improve upon this performance in the upcoming matches?
Domenico Tedesco: Well, firstly, I’d like to say that Israel played with a lot of intensity. They didn’t have any lows in this match. We conceded our goal due to an individual foul. We didn’t really succeed in playing against this aggressive block. You see that we had to change players during the match following injuries to Leandro Trossard and Zeno Debast. So it wasn’t our best team. I can’t say anything bad about my group. They tried; many players played against Italy, and they had to do the same this evening, like Loïs Openda, for example. They have no recovery. However, we now have plenty of information about the players, the intensity, the tactics. There is some negative, but also some positive. Moving forward, we need to work on our counter-pressing and ensure that we’re more organized when losing possession in dangerous areas.
Now, shifting gears, Leandro, can you tell us about your experience playing against Israel despite feeling discomfort before the match? Would you say that this was one of the toughest games you’ve played in your career so far? And how important is the trust that you have in your teammates and coaches throughout this journey?
Leandro Trossard: Well, it was a difficult game, but I’m glad I could help the team. I’m convinced that my teammates trust me, and I trust them. We’re all working hard together to improve. The Nations League has been a tough campaign for us, but it’s given us a lot of information about our strengths and weaknesses. We’ve faced some strong opponents, and we’ve learned from those experiences. I’m proud to
