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Relaxed and with the status of a top coach, Van Bommel builds a younger, attacking Belgium
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Belgian national team coach Mark van Bommel displayed calm confidence during his home debut at the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels, despite a loss to France. Appointed six weeks ago following Rudi Garcia, the 49-year-old Dutch manager has earned significant credit in Belgium, contrasting with his turbulent coaching career in the Netherlands. His tenure at PSV ended prematurely due to conflicts with medical staff and poor results, followed by a brief dismissal from VfL Wolfsburg. Nevertheless, Van Bommel approaches his role with self-assurance, aiming to develop a younger, more attacking squad for the Belgian national team.
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