In the one-eighth final of the European Cup, Belgium lost 0-1 to France, without the chance to go further. After the match, Belgian head coach Tedesco accepted the media interview, and made an in-depth analysis and reflection on the game.
Udon's goal was the turning point
Tedesco began by referring to the oval goal that led to the team's loss, saying that it was difficult to fully analyze the entire game at a moment when it had just ended. He emphasized that the team will look back at the entire Europa League in unison and come to a more detailed conclusion in a few weeks. Rather than pointing too many fingers at the crucial oval, Tedesco chose to be understanding and accommodating.
Excellent performance by Castles.
Speaking about goalkeeper Castells, Tedesco spoke highly of him. He pointed out that Castells performed well during the Euros, especially in the match against Ukraine, where he made several key saves to help the team get through the difficulties. For the goals conceded in this game, Tedesco made it clear that it was not Castells' fault and that his performance still deserves recognition.
Tactical Execution and Regret
Tedesco elaborated on the team's tactical thinking. He said that the team saw the gaps in the back of the French defense and looked to exploit these opportunities by attacking with three forwards. Meanwhile, on the defensive end, the team managed to limit the play of the French wingers. However, despite the fact that the tactics were executed quite well, the team ultimately failed to achieve victory. Tedesco expressed his regret about this, especially mentioning the situation that Lukaku had a great performance in the game but failed to score, which he considered as a great pity for the team.
De Bruyne's future
In response to the rumors that De Bruyne might retire from the national team, Tedesco expressed his understanding and respect for the player's decision. He emphasized that De Bruyne knows his importance in the team and is aware of the coach's opinion about him. However, asking De Bruyne about his future at a time when the tournament has just ended is really difficult to get a clear answer. Tedesco wants to give the player enough time and space to think about his future.
