Domenico Tedesco expressed confidence that Kevin De Bruyne is prepared for Belgium’s Euro 2024 opener with Slovakia despite the challenges De Bruyne faced in the previous club season due to injuries. Despite missing most of Belgium’s qualifiers, De Bruyne played in both of their warm-up wins against Montenegro and Luxembourg. This marked his first appearances for the national team since March of the previous year.
Tedesco praised De Bruyne’s readiness for the upcoming match, emphasizing the player’s positive response and performance during training leading up to the Euro 2024 opener. Tedesco also acknowledged that Belgium has undergone some changes in key players like Eden Hazard and coach Roberto Martinez, with new faces stepping in to carry the team forward.
De Bruyne expressed optimism about the team’s fresh start and emphasized the importance of beginning the competition on a positive note. He acknowledged the disappointment of Belgium’s performance in the last World Cup but emphasized that they are eager to move forward and perform well in the upcoming Euro 2024 tournament. With a revamped team and a new coach, Belgium is determined to make a strong start in the group stage, which also includes Ukraine and Romania.
During training sessions leading up to Euro 2024, De Bruyne has shown good form since his return to action with Manchester City after missing significant playing time due to a troublesome hamstring injury. He has been an integral part of Belgium’s squad during their warm-up matches against Montenegro and Luxembourg, demonstrating his readiness for tournament play.
Tedesco believes that De Bruyne will be an important player for Belgium during Euro 2024 as they look to make a strong start in Group A. The coach has praised De Bruyne’s talent and versatility on the field, saying that he can play anywhere on offense or defense.
Despite missing out on some key qualifiers due to injury, De Bruyne is excited about being back on the national team roster for Euro 2024. He knows that this tournament represents an opportunity for him to prove himself at an international level and showcase his skills on a global stage.
Overall, Tedesco is confident that with De Bruyne and other talented players on their roster, Belgium can make a strong showing at Euro 2024
