Eduardo Camavinga has insisted that he does not expect forward players to exhaust themselves tracking back, as France prepare for a vital top-of-the-table clash against Belgium tomorrow evening. The midfielder opened up about tactical demands and reigniting an old international rivalry following their narrow opening victory under a new managerial era.
Zinedine Zidane looks set to rotate his France starting lineup for Monday's UEFA Nations League encounter against Belgium in Brussels. With captain Kylian Mbappe returning to Real Madrid after sustaining a knee injury on a poor pitch in Turkey, new call-ups Andy Diouf and Lucas Da Cunha could earn debuts.
Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens produced a brilliant performance as Belgium secured a 2-0 victory over Italy in Rome. The 24-year-old shot-stopper put his World Cup blunder behind him while addressing his battle for the number one shirt with Thibaut Courtois.
Riccardo Calafiori has urged his Italy team-mates to look at the positive aspects following a frustrating 2-0 Nations League defeat to Belgium. The Arsenal defender admitted that the Azzurri still have plenty of work to do after being jeered off the pitch by their own supporters.
Mark van Bommel enjoyed a dream start to his tenure as Belgium manager after securing a historic 2-0 Nations League victory over Italy. The impressive triumph in Rome snapped a 52-year competitive winless streak against the Azzurri and propelled his side to the top of their group.
Italy head coach Roberto Mancini remained defiant following a difficult night in Rome, insisting his side showed signs of recovery despite suffering a Nations League defeat at the hands of Belgium. The Azzurri boss dismissed the significance of the jeers heard at the final whistle, choosing instead to focus on the instructional value of a challenging second-half performance.
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