Bad news for Belgian Lions with the “unexpected” international retirement by Pierre-Antoine Gillet

Pierre-Antoine Gillet (34), the captain with 108 selections, decided to put an end to his international career suddenly and will therefore not compete in a fourth consecutive euro. Meanwhile, “”It is a rather unexpected decisionreacted Jacques Stas, the manager of the Belgian Lions. In addition, I had been talking to him since March. Nevertheless, I thought he was going to stop his international career after the Euro but it was obviously too difficult for him, especially in a family level. Therefore, Its impact and experience will obviously miss the team a lot. Therefore, “

Hans Vanwijn Encore Incertain – Bad news belgian lions "unexpected"

A blow for the Belgian Lions already private at Post 4. Nevertheless, of Thijs de Ridder who has just joined the University of Virginia in the United States. Within the selection, Andy Van Vliet and Hans bad news belgian lions “unexpected” Vanwijn also have the profile to evolve in this position. But for Vanwijn. which comes out of a beautiful second part of the season with the Turkish Merkezefendi club, uncertainty is still in order. The Limburg is currently in negotiations with a new club which would not wish to see it evolve as. a national team this summer. “”We still have to discuss it “specifies Jacque Stas.

Samardzic absent several months

The other absent from the rally is called Milan Samardzic. The 25 -year -old leader who was playing at Spirou Charleroi broke the knee cross ligaments again. will therefore be absent for several months. It is the third time in the space of four years that the Brussels resident has been the victim. of such an injury.

Milan Samardzic had resumed competition last April with the hope of participating this summer in his first. bad news belgian lions “unexpected” European championship with the Belgian Lions this summer. The place of second leader behind Manu Lecomte therefore remains open. Noel Coleman (25). who comes out of a sabbatical year after five seasons at the University of Hawai in NCAA and who has just engaged in Kortrijk, is an option as a leader. But more experienced players like Loïc Schwartz. Retin Obasohan can also play this role even if it is not their natural post.

The Belgian Lions staff still reflects on the possibility of recalling other players within the preselection to. fill the last -minute absences.

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