Belgium’s new boss Van Bommel relishing clash with Zidane
BRUSSELS: Belgium coach Mark van Bommel is relishing the opportunity to pit his wits against Zinedine Zidane but is disappointed that Kylian Mbappe will be missing when they host France in the Nations League on Monday. Van Bommel got off to a dream start in his first game in charge of Belgium with a 2-0 away win over Italy in their Group A1 game on Friday and said he wants his side to keep up the…
Belgium's new coach, Mark van Bommel, is thrilled to face off against the formative Zinedine Zidane in an upcoming Nations League match. However, Belgium misses the presence of Kylian Mbappe, who will be unable to play due to an injury. Van Bommel expressed his delight at the prospect of challenging Zidane, acknowledging the exceptional talent the French legend possesses.
Despite the absence of Mbappe, Van Bommel remains confident in his team's attacking style of play, emphasizing intensity and dedication in his coaching philosophy. The former Dutch international also shared a touching anecdote about his son Ruben making his debut for the Netherlands, setting up a late goal against Germany. Van Bommel reflected on the significance of witnessing his son's debut alongside his coaching staff, describing it as a "special moment."
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