In Belgium, the Europa League fever is continuing to heat up. Belgium is about to face Romania in the second round of the group stage of the UEFA Europa League, a matchup that has undoubtedly attracted the attention of countless fans. At the pre-match press conference, Belgium team manager Tedesco attended and shared his thoughts on the upcoming match.
Tedesco began by talking about the group situation. He said that he would not be calculating the results of the next two matches too early, but rather focusing more on the team's own preparation and performance. He emphasized that the team needs to do its "homework" and then the results will come naturally. This pragmatic attitude shows Tedesco's confidence in the team's strength and the importance he attaches to the process of the game.
When talking about the upcoming match against Romania, Tedesco gave high praise. He pointed out that Romania is an excellent team, they have performed well in the qualifying rounds, undefeated, and even beat a strong Swiss team at home. Tedesco said that the Belgian team is not afraid of any opponent, but at the same time will respect every opponent, especially a strong team like Romania.
Speaking about the team lineup, Tedesco revealed that there is still some uncertainty about the starting lineup. He wanted to keep an open mind as the thoughts and feelings of both the coach and the players could change before the game. In addition, he also mentioned the injury situation in the team, especially Witsel who is unable to travel with the team due to injury. Nonetheless, Tedesco is satisfied with the depth of the squad and believes that even if in-game adjustments are needed, Belgium has a strong bench to cope with them.
Regarding Witsel's injury, Tedesco said that he hopes it's nothing serious. Witsel will undergo further tests and the team is hopeful that he will be able to recover and return to the field as soon as possible.
Finally, speaking about the team's striker Lukaku, Tedesco recognized his form and confidence. According to him, Lukaku has been doing very well in terms of his thoughts and information exchange, and he has maintained a positive attitude and confidence. Tedesco also understands that as a striker, Lukaku can't score in every game, but he is confident in Lukaku's ability and potential.
