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For what the Belgian level suddenly dropped after a good 20 minutes?
“We conceded three counter-attacks that we should not concede. In general, we have good counter-pressing and good organization. But today, we lost the ball too easily. Then the counter-pressing disappeared. We no longer followed the players we needed to enough. The intensity was not easy to maintain for some.”
The negative atmosphere? I was warned that this was the Belgian mentality.
Are you still convinced that you are the right coach in the right place?
“Yes, I am still convinced of that. I trust myself and I trust my players. We had everything against us and I think we will finally have good things after this. There are also positives. I mention Trossard. He had a problem before the match but he insisted on playing.
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Do you think that Vincent Mannaert, the new technical director of the federation, supports you?
“We knew that we would have to test new things in this campaign. We had to test things after the Euro, we felt it. We could have had more points in this group but there were a lot of negative circumstances. I take away positive things from this campaign too.”
How to get out of this negative spiral?
“This negative atmosphere is not new. I was told that about the Belgians when I arrived. It’s in the mentality. But after this difficult Nations League campaign, it’s also understandable. We’re going to get together. back in March to continue working. This team is capable of being competitive, but you have to be competitive for 90 minutes.”
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How does Coach Mark Smith plan to address the team’s mentality and performance issues moving forward?
**Interview with Coach Mark Smith: Analyzing Belgium‘s Recent Performance**
**Interviewer:** Thank you for joining us, Coach Smith. Let’s dive right in. Your team started strong for the first 20 minutes, but there seemed to be a significant drop in performance thereafter. What do you think happened?
**Coach Smith:** Thank you for having me. Well, we definitely had a solid start; the energy and organization were promising. However, we conceded three counter-attacks that we should have prevented. We typically pride ourselves on our counter-pressing, but today we lost the ball too easily, which disrupted our entire flow. Once that happened, the intensity we need to maintain started to fade.
**Interviewer:** You mentioned losing the ball easily as a key issue. Was this a breakdown in strategy or execution?
**Coach Smith:** It’s a bit of both, to be honest. There were moments where our players were caught off guard, and our communication broke down. That’s when the counter-pressing vanished, and we didn’t track the necessary players tightly enough. It’s about maintaining focus and discipline throughout the match.
**Interviewer:** Looking at the bigger picture, how concerned are you about the team’s mentality, especially after hearing comments about a “negative atmosphere”?
**Coach Smith:** I was warned about the Belgian mentality, and it’s something we’ve been addressing. It’s crucial that we cultivate a strong, positive locker room culture that can withstand the pressures of the game. We need our players to believe in themselves and in each other, even when the going gets tough.
**Interviewer:** Moving forward, what changes do you plan to implement to avoid these lapses in performance?
**Coach Smith:** We have to reinforce our training on maintaining possession and our counter-pressing strategy. It’s about creating habits. Additionally, we’ll be working on building mental resilience and encouraging our players to support each other throughout the ups and downs of the game.
**Interviewer:** Thank you, Coach Smith, for your insights, and best of luck with your preparation for the next match.
**Coach Smith:** Thank you! We’re committed to improving and looking forward to the challenges ahead.
