Belgium Boss Domenico Tedesco’s Squad Snubs: The Omissions Are a Surprise
The dust has settled on Belgium’s heartbreaking exit from Euro 2024, and boss Domenico Tedesco has wasted no time in announcing his latest squad. But, in a move that has left many scratching their heads, the Italian has left out not one, but two big players in Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard and Napoli’s Romelu Lukaku.
Trossard’s inclusion would have been a formality, given his impressive form for the Gunners, but Tedesco’s decision to overlook him raises some serious questions. The Belgian wing-back has been a key player for the Red Devils in recent years, and his exclusion could be a major blow to the team’s attacking options.
Lukaku, on the other hand, is a proven goal-scorer who recently made the switch from Chelsea to Napoli in a £30 million deal. With his impressive physicality and clinical finishing ability, many would have expected the Napoli striker to be a shoo-in for the squad. Instead, he’s been left out in favour of the likes of RB Leipzig’s Jeremy Doku and Borussia Dortmund’s Julien Duranville.
But what do these omissions mean for Belgium’s chances in the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures? Speaking of which, the Red Devils are set to take on Israel and France in the coming weeks. Can Tedesco’s side bounce back from their Euro 2024 disappointment, or are they in for a long and frustrating campaign?
The Squads
Here’s a full list of the players called up by Tedesco:
Goalkeepers: Koen Casteels (Al Qadsiah), Thomas Kaminski (Luton Town), Matz Sels (Nottingham Forest)
Defenders: Zeno Debast (Sporting CP), Arthur Theate (Eintracht Frankfurt), Wout Faes (Leicester City), Thomas Meunier (Lille), Timothy Castagne (Fulham), Maxim De Cuyper (Club Brugge), Koni De Winter (Genoa)
Midfielders: Kevin De Bruyne (Manchester City), Youri Tielemans (Aston Villa), Charles De Ketelaere (Atalanta) Orel Mangala (Lyon), Arthur Vermeeren (RB Leipzig), Amadou Onana (Aston Villa)
Forwards: Alexis Saelemaekers (Milan), Arne Engels (Augsburg), Dodi Lukebakio (Sevilla), Johan Bakayoko (PSV), Lois Openda (RB Leipzig), Jeremy Doku (Manchester City), Julien Duranville (Borussia Dortmund)
Courtois’ Controversial Announcement
Meanwhile, Real Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois has caused a stir by announcing he won’t play for Belgium under Tedesco’s management. Courtois released a statement saying he wasn’t confident in the coach and believes his lack of confidence would hinder the team’s atmosphere.
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