Belgium coach Rudi Garcia conceded there’s “a matter of belief” in his facet’s defence, after they have been pegged again by North Macedonia on Friday.
The Pink 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 a degree for the hosts.
Belgium had managed giant intervals of the competition, however underperformed their 2.2 xG, with Garcia left to rue his facet’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 cross, we made too many unsuitable 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 convey extra offensively. We’ve got the qualities for that.
“Will I alter my system? No, that isn’t crucial. You may’t remedy [issues] by adjusting the system.”
Eyebrows have been raised when Garcia substituted Kevin De Bruyne and Thomas Meunier simply earlier than the hour mark, although the Pink Devils boss defined his choice was made with Monday’s conflict in opposition to Wales in thoughts.
“There may be lots 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 worried, I additionally considered Monday’s match. Taking part in 90 minutes twice is rather a lot at this stage of the competitors. I additionally thought that we regained management after the substitutions because of bodily superiority.”