Ahead of Belgium's crucial match against Romania in the second round of the upcoming UEFA Europa League group stage, the team's center back, Fes, appeared at a press conference to share his thoughts and expectations for the upcoming match.
Firth began by talking about his experience working with different partners, saying that he has been able to adapt and play at his own level, whether he is working with the experienced Vertonghen or the outstanding Deba. He specifically mentioned that although Vertonghen is more experienced, Deba showed the same strength in his last match against Slovakia.
Talking about the trust that manager Tedesco has placed in him, Fes expressed his gratitude. He recalled his excellent performance against Germany in Cologne and expects to show the same form again in this tournament.
Firth emphasized that the team needs to increase the tempo in the game and take better advantage of the chances created. He believes that with better attention to detail, a good night is possible. At the same time, he expressed his satisfaction with the result of the match between Slovakia and Ukraine, noting that Belgium can take control of the group if they can win tomorrow's match.
When talking about his personal growth, Fess mentioned that his position has changed over the past year and a half. He has gradually grown from a supporting role to an important part of the team and has tried his best to help the team through his leadership. In addition, he revealed that he idolized Puyol as a child and had a Puyol jersey hanging in his house.
Finally, Fes recognized the strength of Romania. According to him, the teams that have been able to qualify for the Euros have certain strengths, so Belgium must be well prepared. He expects the team to play better against Romania and finish the tournament hard to get a good result.
