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 | Sabaleta on De Bruyne`s words about Belgium`s World Cup chances: Bad attitude. I do not hear the complaints of Croatia and Uruguay. 31, 32 years - is that a lot for football?30-01-2023 |
Pablo Zabaleta criticized Kevin de Bruyne for his words about Belgium`s chances at the 2022 World Cup.
Answering a question about Belgium`s chances of winning the World Cup, midfielder: No chance, we are too old, I look at us as outsiders rather.
When one of the team`s best players says, `We don`t have a chance at the World Cup, this squad is too old, it will affect the mood of the team. `They have neither passion nor fire.
It`s very sad to see that these players don`t fight for their country. In the situation with Belgium, I am very worried that the players say: We are not the same team as before. This is not the mood that is needed at the World Cup.
They still have enough players to beat any team. If I were one of the main players of the Belgian national team, I would be angry. Perhaps there are some mind games going on.
I don`t hear Croatia or Uruguay complaining about an aging squad. It`s not about skill. They still have good players, but if you complain about such things, then it will be very difficult for you.
This is a bad attitude. 31, 32 years - is that a lot for football? Look at Croatia – Modric is 37 years old. Perisic, Lovren play there. And for Uruguay are Suarez, Godin, Caceres. I didn`t hear them say: We have an old team, we have an aging squad.
No, this is the wrong attitude. I think this is the main problem of Belgium. It`s not about the level - there are enough good players who can beat any team in the World Cup. But, of course, if you complain like that, it will be very difficult, ` the former Manchester City and Argentina international told BBC Sport.
Sabaleta on De Bruyne`s words about Belgium`s World Cup chances: Bad attitude. I do not hear the complaints of Croatia and Uruguay. 31, 32 years - is that a lot for football?