Tedesco will also have to deal with numerous withdrawals, particularly at the right-back position with the injuries to Thomas Meunier and Timothy Castagne. Kevin De Bruyne, whose absence had already been confirmed in October, will also be missing.
A former Red Devils legend would like to see this young 19-year-old Belgian in Tedesco’s selection: “We have to take him back”
The absences and uncertainties around certain executives could push Tedesco to pull new rabbits out of its hat. Killian Sardella (Anderlecht) has been pre-selected and the names of Matteo Dams (PSV) and Joaquin Seys (Club Bruges) are also options to compensate for the packages of Meunier and Castagne. Roméo Lavia, spared by his physical problems, could make his return and Mika Godts, who has been shining in recent weeks at Ajax, could receive his first call-up.
Belgium (3rd, 4 pts) can still qualify for the quarter-finals of the Nations League. She will have to score 6 out of 6 against Italy (1st, 10 pts) and Israel (4th, 0 pts) and hope that Italy or France (2nd, 9 pts) lose their two matches.
