Belgium's Defeat in the UEFA Nations League Raises Questions About the Team's Future

A Disappointing Performance

Belgium's national football team suffered a disappointing 1-0 defeat to the Netherlands in the UEFA Nations League on Sunday, extending their winless run to four matches. The loss raised questions about the team's future and the direction under new manager Domenico Tedesco with fans and pundits alike wondering what’s next as the disappointment is starting to build in Belgium.

A team that was the number one ranked FIFA team in the world not too long ago looks to be in shambles as they have lost three out of their last four games in all competitions, including a shock defeat to Egypt in a friendly.

While the performance against the Netherlands was not as poor as the friendly matches with the Dutch side looking the more dangerous of the two, the lack of creativity and cutting edge in the final third was all too apparent throughout the match.

Tedesco Under Pressure

Tedesco is under increasing pressure to turn things around and the national team's next fixtures will be critical. Roberto Martinez's departure after the World Cup and subsequent replacement by Tedesco was met with skepticism from some corners and those doubts will only worsen with another loss.

The former RB Leipzig manager was brought in to bring a more attacking style of play to the team, but so far, he has failed to do so. Belgium have scored just one goal in their last four matches, and they have looked toothless in attack.

Aging Squad

Another issue facing Belgium is the aging squad. Many of the players who were key to their success in recent years are now in their 30s, and they are starting to show signs of decline. Romelu Lukaku, for example, has been struggling for form and fitness, and he was largely ineffective against the Netherlands.

The likes of Kevin De Bruyne, Thibaut Courtois, and Jan Vertonghen are still world class players, but they cannot carry the team on their own. Belgium needs some younger players to step up and take on more responsibility.

The Future

It is too early to say whether Tedesco is the right man to lead Belgium forward. He has only been in charge for a few months, and he needs time to implement his ideas.

However, the team's recent performances have been worrying, and Tedesco needs to turn things around quickly. Belgium have some important fixtures coming up, including a friendly against Germany and a Nations League match against Poland, and Tedesco needs to show that he can get the team playing to their potential.

If he fails to do so, the Belgian FA may be forced to make a change of manager. The future of the Belgium national football team is uncertain. They have a talented squad, but they need to find a way to get the best out of them. Tedesco is under pressure to deliver, and he needs to do so quickly.