Debast to face former Sporting striker in World Cup qualifiers | OneFootball

Rudi Garcia, Belgium's coach, announced this Friday the call-up for the upcoming qualification matches for the 2026 World Cup. Zeno Debast, Sporting's defender, is on the list of 26 players who will be an option for the upcoming matches of the 'Red Devils'.

The footballer was called up for the clashes against North Macedonia, Dimitar Mitrovski - former forward of the B team leonine - (day 10), in Gent, and Wales (13), in Cardiff. Kevin de Bruyne, a player who stood out in the victory of Napoli against Sporting (2-1) was also one of the choices by the coach.

"I'm glad he chose Napoli. There were talks about the United States or Saudi Arabia. These options have positive points, but also negatives, such as the time zone, the distance and the level of the league. At Napoli, however, he is in Europe, he is the champion of Italy and he plays in the Champions League", the coach observed.

"Obviously, at 34, you can't play 90 minutes in every match, but Kevin is a star, one of the best players I've ever coached", the Belgium coach concluded.

At the beginning of this season, Zeno Debast - valued at 30 million euros - has already played 10 official matches with the Sporting jersey. The ‘number 6’ of the lions has, so far, 638 minutes of play, but still without any goal or assist to his personal account.

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