That he made this division speak against Ukraine, synonymous with qualification for the round of 16 of the Euro. But also synonymous with second place and therefore a confrontation against France.
The former Dortmund man, who has only just joined the group, prefers to calm things down.The Devils went to greet the supporters before turning around because the treatment was quite special. The main objective was still qualification. We must not forget, we did not finish last in the group. Certainly, in terms of manner, there will always be something to say because everything was not perfect. We don’t play a football match to aim for a draw or third place. We play to finish first, we have an ambitious group. Quite honestly, in recent years I have rarely seen so much quality and enthusiasm.”.
The Red Devils deny having just played for a draw: “If I had crossed and Ukraine scored on the counter, they would have killed me”
Before continuing. “I find it a shame these disproportionate reactions, both at the level of supporters and comments. We must have a unifying discourse. Belgium’s slogan alone is ‘Unity is strength’. Criticism must be constructive, otherwise we won’t get anywhere. We like to be supported and to see 15,000 fans in the stadiums. We are all in the same boat, it is not in the common interest to create tensions. Belgium wanted qualification and they got it. We will need everyone in the next match and playing the French team is an honor. We live football to play these kinds of matches“.
And to return to his state of form. “It’s going pretty well, we worked well in Antwerp. I have good hopes of returning to collective training for the end of this week. I would like to be part of the group to face the Blues”.
“A team without courage”, “A damaged solidarity”: the Belgian press criticizes the Red Devils after the draw against Ukraine
