Philippe Albert urges Belgium to qualify for the Nations League

During the November international break, the mission of the Red Devils is clear: to qualify for the next round of the Nations League. To achieve that, Belgium must finish among the top two of its group. Yet, before facing Turkey this Thursday at 6 p.m., they sit in third place.

Current group situation

The Red Devils have six points, one fewer than Italy and four fewer than France. Turkey is at the bottom of the table with zero points. The Red Devils' objective will be to overtake Italy, who still have to play against France.

Belgium and Italy will meet on Sunday evening in a potentially decisive match. “Belgium is entering the final straight of its six matches in the most uncomfortable position: that of a blocker. Let’s be clear, if they do not finish in the Top 2, it will be nothing less than a humiliation,” said Philippe Albert to Sudinfo.

According to him, Italy's rebuilding is far from finished and Turkey, left out after a recent change of coach, leaves plenty of room for Belgium to slip behind France. He adds that the “big problem” lies in a point taken by the Squadra in Paris, and that the schedule allows Italy to benefit from Mancini's rearrangements to face France in Milan, potentially with a demobilised team.

For Philippe Albert, Belgium must absolutely not find itself in the situation where it has to beat the Italians at the King Baudouin Stadium on Sunday. The Turkey‑Belgium match will be broadcast live from 6 p.m.