DBasia.news – When they managed to beat Belgium in the inaugural match in Group F of the 2022 World Cup, Kevin De Bruyne was named Man of the Match. But the Manchester City midfielder did not seem enthusiastic when he received it.
In the match that took place at the Ahmed bin Ali Stadium, Thursday (24/11), Belgium defeated Canada with a narrow score of 1-0. The single winning goal for the Red Devils was scored by Michy Batshuayi.
De Bruyne appeared in full for 90 minutes in this match. But it must be admitted, the Belgium’s game was far from convincing.
Belgium, who is one of the favorites to win, had difficulty dismantling Canada’s defense. The absence of Romelu Lukaku made the front line of Roberto Martinez’s team dull.
In contrast, Canada often endangers the Belgian defense through cross schemes. The CONCACAF representative should have taken the lead earlier if Alphonso Davies’ penalty in the eleventh minute had not been saved by Thibaut Courtois.
The less than impressive game didn’t seem to satisfy De Bruyne. Therefore, he felt that he didn’t deserve to be named the best player in the match.
“I don’t think I played a good game. I don’t know why I got this trophy (Man of the Match),” De Bruyne said after the match.
“Maybe because my name is (famous). Kudos should go to Canada.”
De Bruyne is now Belgium’s main focus to bring home the championship trophy. The 2022 World Cup seems to be the last chance for the Golden Generation of its generation to win a prestigious trophy.