Domenico Tedesco says Belgium are nonetheless hurting after their Euro 2024 exit to France as they put together to fulfill them within the Nations League on Monday.
Belgium suffered a 1-0 defeat to France within the spherical of 16 on the Euros, conceding an Eighty fifth-minute Jan Vertonghen personal aim to ship them crashing out after a poor event.
It was a good affair when the edges met in July, with each solely managing two photographs heading in the right direction, although France’s got here from 19 total makes an attempt in comparison with Belgium’s 5.
And Tedesco would fairly neglect about that assembly as he targets a extra constructive outcome this time round.
“On the European Championship, it was an in depth one in opposition to France. We might have gained too,” Tedesco advised reporters.
“France had been a bit higher, they deserved to win, however we additionally had our possibilities. It could be a lie if I stated that match is forgotten. It nonetheless hurts. I typically take into consideration the European Championship, however you additionally should look forward.
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“Trying again is just not at all times the most effective resolution. We’ve got to be formidable; it’s been a very long time since we beat France in a aggressive match with dedication. Allow us to carry out nicely, after which the remainder will comply with.”
Tedesco additionally admitted that Belgium over-prepared for that assembly with France, with their changes to the sport plan proving detrimental.
“The final match on the European Championship was completely different from the one now, it was a knockout match,” he added.
“We realized that we adjusted our personal plans a bit an excessive amount of then. You at all times need to analyse your opponent, however we adjusted excessively.”