Back at the club, back with the Devils? “He’s the ideal joker” – All football

For almost three months, Alexis Saelemaekers was kept on the sidelines by his ankle injury, which required surgery. Already a scorer two weeks ago, he is relishing this return to competition.

Claudio Ranieri already counts a lot on him, could Domenico Tedesco (or his successor) do the same in the national team? His last match with the Devils was more than a year ago.

“If you are putting together a core group for qualifying for the 2026 World Cup, shouldn’t it be there?” asks Filip Joos on the set of Extra Time. “Because if you are in a situation of inferiority, he is the ideal joker. He can occupy 4 to 5 positions.”

One plus one group

Hein Vanhaezebrouckwho knew Saelemaekers well at Anderlecht for launching his professional career, and who many observers would see as a potential coach, could not be clearer: “With me, he would always be part of the selection.”

Frank Boeckx also rubbed shoulders with him at Neerpede: “He would get along with all the big names, because he's so cool. It's easy to get along with him. Off the field, he's also a great man with a heart of gold.