Belgium coach Rudi Garcia conceded there may be “a matter of belief” in his aspect’s defence, after they had been pegged again by North Macedonia on Friday.
The Purple Devils’ World Cup qualifying marketing campaign started with a disappointing 1-1 attract Skopje.
Maxim De Cuyper’s first-half strike was cancelled out 4 minutes from time, with Ezgjan Alioski’s beautiful volley rescuing some extent for the hosts.
Belgium had managed massive intervals of the competition, however underperformed their 2.2 xG, with Garcia left to rue his aspect’s shortcomings.
“We didn’t play effectively. There are various explanations for this,” he advised reporters throughout his post-match press convention. “If you’re 1-0 up, you may’t give it up.
“With the final go, we made too many flawed choices. It’s well-deserved for North Macedonia.
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“It’s a matter of belief. Our defenders want that. I additionally don’t need to level an excessive amount of on the defence. We even have to have the ability to carry extra offensively. Now we have the qualities for that.
“Will I alter my system? No, that isn’t needed. You may’t remedy [issues] by adjusting the system.”
Eyebrows had been raised when Garcia substituted Kevin De Bruyne and Thomas Meunier simply earlier than the hour mark, although the Purple Devils boss defined his choice was made with Monday’s conflict in opposition to Wales in thoughts.
“There’s loads of high quality on the bench,” he added. “I substituted Meunier as a result of he already had a yellow card, and I would like him on Monday in opposition to Wales as a result of I solely have one right-back.
“So far as De Bruyne is anxious, I additionally considered Monday’s match. Enjoying 90 minutes twice is lots at this stage of the competitors. I additionally thought that we regained management after the substitutions because of bodily superiority.”
