Belgium’s World Cup Woes: Team Tensions Erupt After Morocco Defeat

If before the World Cup the results obtained by the Red Devils showed signs of concern, the defeat against Morocco is one too many. This correction has publicly brought out the antics of a team on the verge of implosion. Several players argue on the pitch or criticize each other through statements in the media.

Shortly after this match, Jan Vertonghen would have reproached, without mincing his words, Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard for having publicly mentioned the "slowness" of the central defense and not in private. Romelu Lukaku, as team leader, would have tried to separate the players before the situation escalated.

Moreover, for private reasons, Kevin De Bruyne and Thibaut Courtois have not spoken to each other for several years. Apparently, according to the newspaper, this is the case for other teammates. Michy Batshuayi and Romelu Lukaku do not get along, as well as Eden Hazard and Leandro Trossard who snub each other.

So many situations that lead L’Équipe to say that it is total disorder. The tensions are too important while this team will play its qualification for the round of 16 of the World Cup against Croatia this Thursday, December 1. A "crisis meeting" was organized between leaders and coaches on Monday at the Red Devils’ headquarters.