The pressure on Domenico Tedesco is increasing after another defeat for the Red Devils on Sunday evening against Israel. Supporters are calling for the dismissal of the national coach, but what financial cost would such a decision represent for the Belgian Union?
Domenico Tedesco’s days at the head of the Red Devils seem numbered. Last night, the defeat against Israel triggered a wave of criticism towards the national coach. On social networks, the hashtag #TedescOut has spread, while consultants and editorialists struggle to find arguments to defend it.
Tomorrow, a meeting between Vincent Mannaert, the new sporting director of the Belgian Football Federation, and Domenico Tedesco could be decisive for the future of the coach. The question is now on everyone’s lips: after two foreign coaches, should we return to a Belgian coach to revive the Red Devils?
A heavy financial cost
The possible dismissal of Domenico Tedesco poses a major problem: its cost. According to several sources, terminating his contract, which runs until the 2026 World Cup, would cost around 1.7 million euros. A significant amount for a federation in financial difficulty, whose latest balance sheet shows a deficit of 12 million euros.
Currently, the coach receives an annual salary of around 1.5 million euros, which makes any termination of contract particularly costly. “Now is not the best time to break your contract“, breathes a source close to the matter.
A contrasting assessment
Since taking office, Domenico Tedesco has had a mixed record: 12 wins, 6 draws and 6 defeats. But the criticism doesn’t stop at the numbers. The coach’s style of play and tactical choices are called into question, as is his ability to unite a group seeking renewal after the failure of the golden generation.
However, Tedesco remains convinced of his place. “I am the right person in the right place“, he declared after the defeat against Israel. A position which contrasts with the growing pressure around his departure.
Return to a Belgian coach?
If Tedesco were to be fired, a question would immediately arise: should we trust a Belgian coach to succeed two foreign coaches (Roberto Martinez and Domenico Tedesco)? The option could appeal to some, but it would involve a long-term strategic choice, at a time when the federation is seeking to redefine its sporting and financial priorities.
The fate of Domenico Tedesco should be decided in the hours or days to come, but the decision will be anything but trivial, both on a sporting and financial level. The Red Devils, in search of renewal, could well begin a new decisive turning point.
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