Kevin De Bruyne is back in the Belgium squad for the upcoming Nations League matches, while Romelu Lukaku has been left out due to a fitness focus following his transfer to Napoli. Coach Domenico Tedesco explained his strategy of bringing in younger players, with De Bruyne seen as a key leader in this transition.
Thibaut Courtois will miss Belgium’s Euro 2024 opener against Slovakia due to an ongoing dispute with coach Domenico Tedesco over the captaincy. Despite recovering from a serious knee injury, Courtois was not included in the 26-man squad for the tournament. This marks the first major international tournament since Euro 2012 that Courtois has missed with Belgium.
