The man who will undoubtedly have a better night, given the Real Madrid star’s package, is Wout Faes. “It’s true that he is one of the best in the world, but they have enough quality to replace him. They know how to make four teams with players who are among the best in the world.”
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His opponent will probably be Kolo Muani. He faced him four times with Reims against Nantes, matches in which the French striker had never scored. But during the last France – Belgium, it was the current PSG striker who opened the scoring. “Kolo Muani’s style of play is quite comparable to Mbappé’s, as they are both fastanalysis Faes. Thuram has another profile. He demands more of the ball at his feet. But Thuram can also play alongside Kolo Muani.”
Who would have thought – after the World Cup in Qatar – that two years later, Wout Faes would be the most used Red Devil? Yet it is. Since the appointment of Domenico Tedesco, Faes has played all 21 matches for the new federal coach, including two as a reserve. “I know I’m first in this ranking, the coach’s confidence makes me happy.”
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While stars like De Bruyne complain about the overloaded schedule, Faes is still there. “I don’t have any European Cup matches with Leicester. And what’s more, I have a body that knows how to handle the succession of matches. I think it’s genetic.”