Belgium captain Kevin De Bruyne expressed his frustration with his teammates following a 2-0 defeat to France in their Nations League clash. De Bruyne, visibly upset during the match, voiced his discontent in a post-game interview, stating that too many things went wrong and that the team’s performance must improve if they aim to reach their desired standards.
De Bruyne, 33, criticized Belgium’s defensive setup, pointing out that having too many players at the back created a disconnect within the team. He acknowledged that Belgium is no longer as strong as during their 2018 World Cup semi-final run but emphasized that a lack of effort and failing to perform basic tasks are unacceptable.
Coach Domenico Tedesco supported De Bruyne’s reaction, highlighting his captain’s strong winning mentality and understanding his emotional response. Despite a bright start, Belgium struggled to match France’s quality, with the hosts comfortably securing the win after bouncing back from their recent loss to Italy.
