ROME Belgium faces Italy in their Nations League opener with a renewed spirit and under the guidance of new coach Mark Van Bommel. The coach, who knows Italian football well, expressed his desire to lead his national team to dominate the game and win the match in a press conference. Van Bommel acknowledged the similarities between his team's situation and that of Italy, given that Italy, led by Roberto Mancini, is also starting from scratch after several disappointments.
Belgium's squad includes six players currently playing in Serie A, including De Winter, Theate, De Bruyne, Keita, De Ketelaere, and Moreira, as well as former players Castagne, Openda, and Lukaku. The latter, while almost certainly not a starter, is working to get back to his best. Atalanta's De Ketelaere will lead the attack.
Captain Youri Tielemans expressed confidence ahead of the match against Italy, emphasizing the strength and unity of the team and the clarity of Van Bommel's coaching plan. The Red Devils are seeking a victory against the Azzurri, their first since 2015, and are preparing for a challenging but stimulating match at the Stadio Olimpico in Rome.
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