Meunier: What Belgium lacks is the arrogance of France

Live Bar, January 28, Thomas Meunier recently talked about the performance of the national team in 2021 in an interview with RTBF, the team was eliminated by Italy in the quarter-finals of the European Cup, and lost to France in the semi-finals of the European Nations League. Meunier said what Belgium lacked was the kind of arrogance that France had.

Meunier spoke first about the loss to Italy, saying: "Italy is really better than us. We didn't play to the level we should have. It's simple, we didn't play our own style. Italy, on the other hand, are role models for other teams who have caused us a lot of trouble. We played a little too passively, withered, and didn't follow through on the tactics we had set out before the game. We regretted losing to Italy, the team could have achieved better results. The Italian players have a stronger desire for victory, and they have shown their value in many aspects such as technical and tactical aspects. We can see this in the performances on the field. The guys did their best on the field. I don't think we've put in 100% of our own efforts. ”

Meunier went on to refer to the match that was reversed by France, saying: "I think France performed better than we did most of the game. We only found two or three chances and scored two fantastic goals. I think the arrogance and prestige of the French team made us feel fear. We were a little afraid to think 'beyond them'. Normally, a team like Belgium, with a 2-0 lead, you can't give your opponent a chance to turn the tables. But we have encountered such a result. I wasn't on the scene at the time, I was just saying it was a view of watching the game in front of the TV. I don't know what tactics the coaches laid out or what kind of speeches the coaches gave at halftime. ”

"In Belgium, when we see france, we always say arrogant Frenchman. But I think this arrogance plays a particularly crucial role. I don't see this as arrogance, but rather as self-confidence. There are some French players with exaggerated hairstyles that give the impression that they have nothing to worry about, plus each of them is full of confidence. Each of them plays for the world's top giants and has a good performance. I think Belgium should have a similar temperament. It's not about a lack of respect, it's just about being arrogant and being crazy. I think it's all that Belgium lacks, and we sometimes underestimate ourselves. Meunier concluded.

(Dongzi)