Even if it is difficult to see how the Flames could miss out on a third European Championship in a row. Especially since Tessa Wullaert is back in the game, they remain efficient. A presence in the midfield alongside a very fit Missipo.
“Whether it’s her in my entourage or someone else, I don’t care, launches the midfielder. What I want are players playing with a free spirit to flourish on the pitch, like with Ella up front or another player. We like to see a Wullaert who obviously scores, but we also want Football that moves.”
gullThe big clubs like players who go to the Euro.
Thriving in Italy
After the Netherlands and England, Switzerland could therefore welcome the Belgian delegation in July. A country that Missipo knows well having played there in Basel for a season. Above all, it would be a third consecutive participation for the Flames. In a world far from the financial considerations of men, this new line in a CV can do good for a player’s career. “Even if in our case, it is not an argument to negotiate a better salary or more years of contract, Kassie whispers. On the other hand, the big clubs like the players who go to the Euro, because they see that they can play against the big teams and they can pay attention to the qualities. It’s more in this sense that it plays. From a personal point of view, a 3rd Euro would obviously be magnificent. The more tournaments we play and the further we go, the more it will help women’s football in Belgium. We also want to do it for the players who dream of succeeding us.”
At 26, the Sassuolo player has been an executive with the Red Flames for years and her current state of form makes her one of the most important elements of Ives Serneels’ group. A dynamic that she brings from Sassuolo, where she has also flourished for a year and a half. “I also play higher in 6-8 and I score. And when Kassie scores, it’s always good,” laughs the one who is at the end of her contract in her club.
She is not the first Belgian to set foot on the grounds of the women’s Serie A, but today there are even five of them, with Elena Dhont and Davina Philtjens at Sassuolo and Marie Detruyer and Tessa Wullaert at Inter. A black-yellow-red presence in the south of Europe which greatly appeals to the former Anderlecht and Ghent player. “It’s always great to have a little piece of home with you in Italy, she smiled. At the same time, it is great for our country. The more players go to big competitions, the better it is for the national team. Serie A will get closer and closer to England in terms of competitiveness, salary, sporting projects… You’ll see!”
Blom uncertain
Having trouble with her foot, Jassina Blom did not train this Monday. Sarah Wijnants has been recalled and is a reserve in case the Tenerife striker is unable to play on Tuesday.
Onze probable : Lichtfus, Janssen, Kees, Tysiak, Cayman, Vanhaevermaet, Missipo, Wullaert, Janssens, Eurlings, Van Kerkhoven.
Banc : Evrard, Bastiaen, De Neve, Deloose, Iliano, Mertens, Teulings, Detruyer, De Caigny, Delacauw, Toloba, Blom (or Wijnants).
Referee: Iuliana Demetrescu (Rou).
Less than 4,500 tickets sold
For this last match in 2024, which is also a decisive match for the Euro, 4,250 tickets were sold this Monday. As a reminder, the Louvain stadium can accommodate up to 10,000 spectators.
Dam program
Rep. Czech – Portugal (1-1) 5:45 p.m.
Norway – Northern Ireland (4-0) 6 p.m.
Finland – Scotland (0-0) 6:15 p.m.
Austria – Poland (0-1) 6:15 p.m.
Sweden – Serbia (2-0) 7 p.m.
Belgium – Ukraine (2-0) 8:15 p.m.
Ireland – Wales (1-1) 8:30 p.m.
The draw for the Euro groups is scheduled for December 16. Switzerland (host country), Denmark, England, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, the Netherlands and Spain are already qualified.
