Armband around his arm, Youri Tielemans wants to turn the page on the last rally. The Aston Villa midfielder never thought about refusing the call-up, unlike several players in various selections, and aspires to “become better” after the match in Italy.
Due to the absences of Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku, Thomas Meunier and Yannick Carrasco, Youri Tielemans will be the captain of the Red Devils for this October gathering. The midfielder spoke about this “new” role this Wednesday at the Olympic stadium in Rome, a day before the match against Italy.
The armband? It doesn’t change much for me.”
“The coach asked me to wear the armband during a rally, I accepted with great pride. I am always available, with pleasure. It’s not the first time that I will be captain, that doesn’t change much -thing for me. I give my instructions and I try to reproduce what the coach asks Even more as captain, because I have to lead by example, but it is something that is natural to me.
Refusing selection was not an option for Youri Tielemans
In Belgium, but not only, several players preferred not to be selected for this international break. “For many, the Nations League is not a priority. But I am always happy to represent my country, to be there in the national team and to play big matches. There are great deadlines and that gives me a lot of desire.”
I will be better after this match, we will face world class players”
“It’s always interesting to play against Italian teams, and the national team means the highest level. I will be better after this match, like after every match. Tomorrow we will face world-class players, and that’s this is the way we learn best.”
The tensions of the last rally are already behind the Devils
With the armband around his arm, Youri Tielemans wants to turn the page on the last rally and the strong reactions aroused, both from the supporters and the players. “Kevin was very frustrated, but we all were, because we didn’t stick to the plan after the first goal. Kevin spoke the truth. We have to play and fight for each other, it’s not something negative.”
“It was a message, certainly said in frustration, but for us to improve as a team. Kevin wanted to wake us up and, as the coach said, the page was turned after a good discussion He understands that the group is young and that saying such things in this way was not the best solution, but everyone accepted and took responsibility My reaction when I came out Is it the same? I was frustrated with the storyline of the match, but it wasn’t directed at anyone.”
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