Van Bommel watches Red Devils at PSV before the Nations League

Team building for the Red Devils, head coach Mark van Bommel and his staff, accompanied by Vincent Mannaert, will attend tonight's PSV‑Club Brugge match at the Philips Stadion, to watch four Red Devils in action. This presence is part of the preparation for the next phase of the Nations League.

Mark van Bommel, coach of Belgium, also leads the team for the UEFA Nations League match between France and Belgium on 5 October 2026 in Paris, FRANCE. The match takes place in OCTOBER, the same day as the Nations League fixture. The staff uses the same evening to analyse the performances of the Belgian players.

The manager and his staff will use this meeting to observe several Belgian players at work. Their goal is to spot the talents who could strengthen the national squad.

Four Red Devils will be on the pitch: Brandon Mechele, Joaquin Seys, Kyriani Sabbe and Hans Vanaken. These players will be closely monitored by the Dutch coach.

Mark van Bommel prepares PSV‑Club de Bruges for Eindhoven

Van Bommel will also reunite with his son Ruben, who is expected to start the match. This occasion allows Ruben to test himself at a high level in front of his father.

Vincent Mannaert, current CEO of the Belgian Football Federation, will be present in the stands. His presence underlines the importance of scouting players for Belgium.

Mark van Bommel played 274 matches in the PSV Eindhoven shirt before becoming its coach between 2018 and 2019, which explains his knowledge of the Philips Stadion. The photo of the moment was taken by Vincent, Discover the full report on the Sports Football website.