27.05.2026 22:40
Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku, speaking ahead of the 2026 World Cup, harshly criticized his former national team coach Domenico Tedesco. Expressing their dissatisfaction with Tedesco, Lukaku said, 'As players, you can immediately tell some things on the pitch. We felt the plan wasn't going to work. You can ask Kevin De Bruyne as well. Many young players felt the same but were afraid to speak up due to fear of losing their place.'
Romelu Lukaku, the star of the Belgian National Team, made very striking statements about Domenico Tedesco, the former coach of Fenerbahçe and Belgium. Speaking to La Derniere Heure, Lukaku revealed that there were serious question marks within the team during the EURO 2024 process.
LACK OF TRUST IN TEDESCO'S PLAYING STYLE
Romelu Lukaku stated that the majority of players did not trust the playing style of Domenico Tedesco, who took over the Belgian National Team after Roberto Martinez, and that the footballers were unhappy on the field.
''WE WEREN'T PLEASED WITH HIM''
The striker Lukaku said, "As players, you immediately sense some things on the field. We felt the plan wouldn't work. You can ask Kevin De Bruyne as well. Many young players thought the same but couldn't express it due to fear of losing their place. This created a serious disappointment within the team. We weren't pleased with him."
''LISTENS TO PLAYERS' OPINIONS''
Speaking about Rudi Garcia, who took charge in the new era of the Belgian National Team, Lukaku said, "Rudi Garcia listens to the players' opinions but makes the final decision himself. This approach was well-received within the team. Players are now acting more maturely and consciously."