In the 1/8 final of the Euro Cup, Belgium defeated France with 0-1, and had no chance to advance further. After the match, Belgium's midfield core De Bruyne was interviewed, sharing his thoughts on the match, the team's performance and his future plans for the national team.
Appreciation for the fans
Despite the loss of the match, De Bruyne was the first to express his gratitude to the fans. He said that he was the first player to go towards the fan zone to pay his respects, as the fans were fully supportive of the Belgian team throughout the match. De Bruyne was very happy and proud of the support from the fans and felt that the team had tried their best and given everything.
Disappointment with the game
De Bruyne confessed that he was very disappointed with the loss. He mentioned that he had expressed a few days ago that he is always very frustrated when his team loses and this time was no exception. He felt that the team lacked some necessary courage in the game, but overall, the team followed the coach's tactical arrangements well.
Reflections on Defense and Offense
Speaking about the team's performance, De Bruyne said that the team did quite well on the defensive end and didn't give their opponents too many great chances. However, on the offensive side, the team did not look sharp enough and did not capitalize on the opportunities they deserved. He believes that this has to do with the way the game is played, the players' condition and many other factors. At the same time, he also admitted that the team did not react quickly enough after losing the ball, which led to the final loss.
Support for coaches and teams
Regarding manager Tedesco, De Bruyne said that the team is happy with him. He believes that Tedesco's way of working, the changes he has made to the team and the addition of new players have had positive results. On the question of whether or not to change the coach, De Bruyne said that it was a matter for the FA and there were no rumblings within the team that a change was needed.
Planning for the future of the individual
Speaking about his future with the national team, De Bruyne said there are no concrete plans yet. He needs to deal with some things first and consider whether he is physically and mentally fit to continue playing for the national team after a year of injuries. De Bruyne said he is satisfied with his current state and hopes to stay healthy and continue to improve his level in the coming season. At the same time, he also revealed that he will consider all factors before making a decision after the holiday.
