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Belgium's Garcia under pressure after heavy debut defeat to Ukraine


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Published in Sports and Competition on Friday, March 21st 2025 at 4:25 GMT by Reuters   Print publication without navigation

  • Belgium's revival efforts suffered a blow on Thursday as Rudi Garcia's side lost 3-1 to Ukraine in a Nations League play-off, piling pressure on the new coach after a challenging debut.

Belgium's new coach, Domenico Tedesco, faced immediate pressure after his team suffered a 3-0 defeat to Ukraine in his debut match, a Euro 2024 qualifier held in Brussels on March 21, 2023. The game saw Ukraine score twice in the first half through Roman Yaremchuk and Artem Dovbyk, with Yukhym Konoplya adding a third in the second half. Despite Belgium's high expectations and their status as the world's fourth-ranked team, they struggled with missed opportunities and lacked the usual flair, with key players like Kevin De Bruyne and Romelu Lukaku unable to make an impact. This loss marks a challenging start for Tedesco, who took over from Roberto Martinez, and raises concerns about Belgium's form as they aim to qualify for the European Championship.

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