garcia Eyes Trio of Surprises for Crucial red Devils Qualifiers
Brussels, Belgium – National team coach Domenico Tedesco is considering a shake-up to his squad with potential call-ups for romeo Vermant, Jorthy Mokio, and Nathan Ngoy ahead of upcoming World Cup qualifying matches against North Macedonia and wales, according to reports from Voetbalnieuws.be and RTL.be. The selections come amid uncertainty surrounding key players Romelu Lukaku, Youri Tielemans, and Charles De Ketelaere.
The upcoming diptych is pivotal for Belgium’s World Cup hopes. A win against North Macedonia on home soil would secure a group led, while a draw in Cardiff against Wales could be enough to secure qualification, with a win virtually guaranteeing a spot in the tournament.
Discussion surrounding potential replacements for underperforming or injured players took place on RTL.be’s “In the locker room” program. Journalist Kevin Sauvage advocated for Romeo Vermant to replace Michy Batshuayi, stating, ”I would Romeo Vermant take instead of Batshuayi. I was already convinced for his injury that he would be called up. Of course not as a holder. But that boy has something. He has an ultra challenging profile for the opponent and also has the class. Lucas Stassin would also earn it. But Vermant plays at the Belgian top and in the Champions League, I would take him.”
Despite Sauvage’s suggestion,colleague Marc Delire favored retaining Batshuayi but proposed a recall for Jorthy Mokio,previously selected by Garcia but sidelined due to limited playing time at Ajax. “All my friends in Dutch football say that it is indeed a regrettable thing that he is not playing at the moment,” Delire noted.
Sauvage and analyst damien Marcq also highlighted Nathan Ngoy as a deserving candidate. The 22-year-old central defender has become a regular starter for Lille OSC in Ligue 1, offering a profile that appeals to the national coach given his familiarity with the French league and club.
The potential selections represent a shift as Garcia navigates injuries and inconsistent form from established players like Loïs Openda and the injured De Ketelaere.Lukaku’s absence further complicates the forward line, prompting consideration of these emerging talents.