Rudi Garcia criticises medical staff of the Red Devils after World Cup

Rudi Garcia, the former head coach of the Belgian national football team, expressed his dissatisfaction with the medical staff of the Red Devils in an interview with the French-language newspaper Le Soir. He stated that certain injuries and illnesses were not properly treated, which he believes negatively impacted the team's performance at the recent World Cup.

In his criticism, Garcia specifically pointed to the treatment of injuries to players like Jérémy Doku, who had to go to the emergency room, and the substitution of Thibaut Courtois. He claims these situations put the team under pressure during the tournament.

Garcia noted that the medical staff did not optimally protect the health of certain players, leading to additional problems for the team. This has led him to say that they jeopardized their World Cup campaign.

Moreover, Garcia indicated that such errors have consequences not only for the team but also for the reputation of Belgian football. He emphasized that there should be no excuses for these shortcomings.

Most media outlets have reported on his comments, sparking a conversation about the role of the medical staff in the success of the team.