New contract until 2025, goal in the ‘topper’ and 3-0 victory against Anderlecht, new selection with the Red Devils: Hans Vanaken came to Tubize after very positive last days on a personal level. “It was a fantastic week,” summed up the reigning double Golden Shoe on Tuesday in Tubize.
Vanaken is a candidate for a starting place against Côte d’Ivoire on Thursday. It would be the Brugeois’ third start in the national team, after the matches against San Marino and Cyprus. “I don’t know yet if I will play, but it is true that the manager could use new players. I never have special expectations when I come here, there are so many talents, the coach has a large choice.”
A little more than nine months before the opening match, appearing in the 23 selected for the Euro necessarily begins to be in the minds of the players. “It’s hard to say who will be selected,” commented Vanaken. “We have a lot of qualities, even among players who are not present this time. To be selected, I will have to maintain my level at the Club, play well every week, avoid injuries. Anything can happen. I don’t think the selection will be decided on the basis of a single match, ”Vanaken thinks.
Regarding his role in the national team, Vanaken explains: “In this system, I feel better as one of the two midfielders. With my running skills, I can play as a box-to-box, running between the lines. and give the right passes. But if I have to, I can also play as one of the two number ten behind the striker. “
