Belgium coach Mark van Bommel says he is looking forward to facing Zinedine Zidane as France’s coach when the two teams meet in the UEFA Nations League on Monday. Belgium and France are set to play at home for Belgium, with van Bommel framing the matchup as an opportunity to test his side against one of Europe’s well-known coaching figures.
Both outlets also report that van Bommel is disappointed that Kylian Mbappe will not be available for the fixture. They add that van Bommel begins his tenure with confidence after a strong start in his first match in charge, including a reported 2-0 away win. While the exact details of that debut are not fully provided in the available excerpts, the sources agree on the general framing: a new coach taking charge and an upcoming high-profile clash.
Overall, the coverage focuses on the atmosphere around the matchup—van Bommel’s anticipation of the Zidane contest, and the impact of Mbappe’s absence—while presenting the Nations League game as a key early test for Belgium’s new coaching era.
