AS: Belgium's key players nearly invisible at World Cup, only Courtois consistent

According to a report from AS, two draws have severely disrupted the Belgian national team's preparation. The team coached by Roberto Martínez lacks creativity, and its forwards are struggling to score, leading to widespread criticism in Belgium. To advance to the FIFA World Cup knockout stage, the team must secure a decisive victory against New Zealand; this has become a do-or-die mission.

The report states that the core players of the Belgian team have been largely invisible in this tournament, with only Courtois performing consistently and maintaining his level. Everyone else is far from their peak form.

Criticism from former national players, commentators, and media journalists has primarily targeted De Bruyne, one of the leaders on the field. This player has become the focal point of fan anger. After leaving Manchester City to join Real Madrid, his form has declined, leading many to believe his career is in its twilight. Belgian fans are deeply disappointed with De Bruyne, and Lukaku has not been spared either. Fans hope that both players will step up and lead the Red Devils out of their current predicament.

In the match against Egypt, De Bruyne contributed little in attack, with only one shot hitting the post. The Real Madrid midfielder encountered difficulties throughout the game, appearing helpless and unable to find his form despite his efforts. This performance echoes De Bruyne's struggles in Belgium's last two major tournaments.

Belgium's performance against Iran was unacceptably poor. Zlatan Ibrahimović, now a television commentator, commented mercilessly: "I almost fell asleep in the first half against Iran, and in the second half, I just fell asleep."

It's not all bad news for Belgium. Doku recently welcomed a newborn and quickly traveled to Qatar, aiming to rejoin the team in time for the New Zealand match. Belgium has no room for error; if they want to advance further in the FIFA World Cup, all key players must perform at their best.

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