Euro 2024 round of 16: Why is Youri Tielemans not starting in France vs Belgium?

Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tilemans was left out of Belgium’s starting lineup by coach Domenico Tedesco after starting in the side’s last two group stage matches.

Published : Jul 01, 2024 21:02 IST , Chennai - 1 MIN READ

Belgium’s Youri Tielemans.
Belgium’s Youri Tielemans. | Photo Credit: REUTERS
infoIcon

Belgium’s Youri Tielemans. | Photo Credit: REUTERS

Belgium is taking on France in the Euro 2024 round of 16 clash at the Dusseldorf Arena on Monday.

FOLLOW THE MATCH LIVE | FRANCE VS BELGIUM LIVE SCORE, EURO 2024

Aston Villa midfielder Youri Tilemans was left out of Belgium’s starting lineup by coach Domenico Tedesco after starting in the side’s last two group-stage matches against Romania and Ukraine.

Tielemans scored in the second minute of the group stage match against Romania, which is Belgium’s only victory of the first stage, losing 1-0 to Slovakia and drawing 0-0 against Ukraine.

After making his international debut in 2015, the 27-year-old has made 70 appearances for Belgium, scoring eight and assisting 10.

FRANCE VS BELGIUM HEAD-TO-HEAD RECORD

Played - 75

France -26

Belgium - 30

Draws - 19

Sign in to unlock all user benefits
  • Get notified on top games and events
  • Save stories to read later
  • Access to comment on every story
  • Sign up / manage to our newsletters with a single click
  • Get notified by email for early bird access to discounts & offers to our products
Sign in

Comments

Comments have to be in English, and in full sentences. They cannot be abusive or personal. Please abide to our community guidelines for posting your comment

  翻译: