Football News: Belgium’s Euro 2024 Squad Aims to Bounce Back After Disappointing Start
Determined to Overcome Opening Defeat
The Belgium national team’s Euro 2024 squad is determined to put their opening game disappointment behind them as they set their sights on achieving their ultimate goal in the tournament.
Despite the unexpected 1-0 defeat against Slovakia in their opening match, the Belgians still have six points up for grabs, with upcoming fixtures against Romania and Ukraine. Manager Domenico Tedesco will be looking for his side to get back on track and secure the necessary wins to progress in the competition.
Key Players to Lead the Comeback
Romelu Lukaku has shown promising form, scoring two goals that were ruled out by VAR against Slovakia, and the Manchester City duo of Kevin De Bruyne and Jeremy Doku are expected to provide a constant threat to any opposition.
The Belgium squad boasts a blend of experienced veterans, such as Axel Witsel, Jan Vertonghen and Yannick Carrasco, combined with exciting young talents like Zeno Debast, Charles De Ketelaere, Johan Bakayoko, Arthur Vermeeren and Andre Onana. Arsenal’s Leandro Trossard, in particular, has been in outstanding form this season and will be a key player for the team.
“We are determined to bounce back and show our true potential in the remaining matches. The squad is united and ready to fight for the ultimate goal.”
- Domenico Tedesco, Belgium Manager
Remaining Euro 2024 Group Stage Fixtures
Belgium’s remaining Euro 2024 Group Stage fixtures are as follows:
- June 22: Belgium v Romania, RheinEnergieStadion, Cologne, Germany
- June 26: Ukraine v Belgium, MHPArena, Stuttgart, Germany
Belgium Euro 2024 Squad
Goalkeepers:
- Koen Casteels
- Thomas Kaminski
- Matz Sels
Defenders:
- Timothy Castagne
- Maxim De Cuyper
- Zeno Debast
- Wout Faes
- Thomas Meunier
- Jan Vertonghen
- Arthur Theate
- Axel Witsel
Midfielders:
- Yannick Carrasco
- Kevin De Bruyne
- Orel Mangala
- Amadou Onana
- Youri Tielemans
- Arthur Vermeeren
- Aster Vranckx
Forwards:
- Johan Bakayoko
- Charles De Ketelaere
- Jeremy Doku
- Romelu Lukaku
- Dodi Lukebakio
- Lois Openda
- Leandro Trossard
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