The AS Saint-Étienne striker continues to be talked about in Belgium, where his non-call-up by Rudi Garcia for this international truce arouses a wave of growing incomprehension. Lucas Stassin finds himself once again relegated with the Belgian Espoirs, a situation which deeply divides public opinion and observers of Belgian football. This controversy takes on a particular dimension after the disappointing performance of Red Devils against North Macedonia, a match which ended in a frustrating 0-0 despite 25 offensive attempts. This offensive ineffectiveness revives the debate on the tactical choices of the coach and questions the relevance of his decisions concerning the Belgian attack. The absence of Stass thus becomes the symbol of controversial management of national offensive resources, fueling criticism of the strategy put in place by the technical management.
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Philippe Albert steps up to defend Stassin
The former international Philippe Albert did not mince his words in the columns of the Last Hour, expressing his incomprehension regarding the choices of Rudi Garcia. His criticism focuses particularly on the use of They are Fed and the glaring absence of a real center forward in the Belgian system. “What’s the point of selecting Batshuayi if it’s not to make him play in a closed match? We needed the presence of a real nine up front, not a fake!” protests the former defender. This statement highlights perceived tactical flaws in the national team’s attacking approach. Albert goes further by directly pointing out the absence of Stass and of Romeo Vermantbelieving that these young talents would have provided the solution to the problems encountered. “Sorry, but I understand even less the absence of the selection of Vermant and Stassin. With an attack line without a real attacker, you cannot win a match” he concludes, perfectly summarizing the feeling of part of Belgian opinion.
Vermant supports his competitor Stassin
In a remarkable gesture of fair play and solidarity, Roméo Vermantthe Bruges striker also excluded from the main selection, expressed his support for Lucas Stassin in the pages of DH Les Sports +. This position testifies to the maturity of the young player and his ability to recognize the qualities of his competitors. “Of course, I would have preferred to be with the Red Devils” he confides frankly, before adding: “I think everyone wants it. As a young person you have to have ambitions, and getting this cap is one of them.” Vermant demonstrates touching realism by admitting that he had only given himself 5% chance to be summoned, while recognizing the influence of the media in the hopes of the players. His most significant statement directly concerns his Saint-Etienne counterpart: “Besides, Lucas Stassin would have deserved to be summoned for the first time, like me”a mutual recognition which contrasts with the fierce competition which usually reigns between attackers.
A debate which reveals the challenges of Belgian football
This controversy around Stass goes beyond the simple individual case to reveal deeper questions about Belgium’s offensive future. The frustration expressed by observers and the players themselves reflects a strong expectation regarding the generational renewal of the national team. The offensive ineffectiveness in the face of North Macedoniadespite obvious statistical domination with 25 shots, perfectly illustrates the limits of the current system. This situation places Rudi Garcia faced with its responsibilities and forces it to justify its tactical and human choices. The unanimity emerging around the Stassin case, supported both by former internationals and by his direct competitors, constitutes additional pressure on the coach and could influence his future decisions.
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