Kevin De Bruyne admitted on Wednesday that, despite a 1-0 victory over Canada in their first game of Qatar 2022, Belgium need to “do better”, including himself, “to keep getting the positive future results”.
“We got the points, which is what counts, but we have to be realistic. We have to do better. Including myself,” De Bruyne said in the mixed zone after the match.
“We don’t know how to build plays. But we know what we have to change. We lacked precision, even on my part, but there was fighting spirit on the part of all; which is the least that can be asked for”, continued the Manchester City star.
the discussion
A De Bruyne who became the hero by not celebrating Batshuayi’s goal that gave them the victory and arguing while with his teammate Toby Alderweireld, an incident he explained.
“I think there’s room to play more football and we’re looking too much for long balls, in space. That’s what it’s about,” revealed De Bruyne.
Named MVP, he doesn’t think he deserves it
The midfielder was named man of the match, but at the press conference he was honest in saying he didn’t think he deserved it.
“I don’t think I played such a good game. I don’t know why I took this trophy. Maybe because of my name and reputation,” he said.
Source: La Verdad
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