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Camavinga and Van Bommel preview Monday's France–Belgium Nations League clash
September 28, 2026 at 02:55 AM · Updated 18d ago
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France midfielder Eduardo Camavinga and Belgium coach Mark van Bommel held press conferences ahead of Monday's UEFA Nations League meeting between the two sides.
- Camavinga said missing the 2026 World Cup affected him greatly, calling it a disappointment he had never experienced before.
- He stated he prefers playing in midfield positions 6 and 8 rather than as a left-back.
- Van Bommel said he was disappointed Mbappe will miss the match after Real Madrid confirmed the France captain has left-knee strain.
- Van Bommel won his debut 2-0 at Italy on Friday, while Zidane's France began with a 1-0 win in Turkey.
- Camavinga said he needs greater consistency and focus to secure a starting place at Real Madrid, where he has played six La Liga matches this season.
- Camavinga said he hopes coach Zinedine Zidane will give him confidence, describing playing under him as exceptional.
- Real Madrid confirmed Mbappé suffered a hyperextension of the posterior capsule of his left knee and could return against Villarreal on October 10.
- Monday 28 September's Group A1 meeting at King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels kicks off at 9:45pm Cairo time on beIN Sports 2.




