Henry on the Belgium bench, Galtier in chambering mode!

Paris Saint-Germain coach Christophe Galtier has discussed with Thierry Henry the possibility of seeing him take charge of Belgium, replacing Spaniard Roberto Martinez who left his post after the 2022 World Cup.

Belgium is looking for a new coach. On December 1, Roberto Martinez announced his departure from the bench of the Red Devils, following the elimination of Thibaut Courtois’ teammates during the group stage of the 2022 World Cup, after a draw conceded against the Croatia (0-0) and the final third place in Group F with four points. Hervé Renard, Louis van Gaal… Many profiles have been cited for the position. And for a few days, a rumor has been spreading about the succession of the Spanish technician. Current assistant coach in charge of the attackers of Belgium, Thierry Henry is one of the candidates for the position.

“There is no doubt” for Lukaku

For Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku, there is no room for doubt. According to him, the former center-forward of the France team should be and will be the lucky winner of the Belgian Football Federation. “For me, Henry will be the next Belgium coach. There is no doubt. I say it openly: he will be the next coach. He has the respect of all the players, he has won everything. He knows how to coach, he knows what we have to do to get there. He knows the team, the championship, the staff. For me, he is the ideal coach for our national team”he claimed in an interview given to Sky Italia. Without obviously ensuring that the 1998 world champion will be favored in the forecasts: “I don’t know who they will take. But I don’t think Belgium should start from scratch.”

Henry said nothing

A Ligue 1 coach also spoke on the case. Interviewed by the channel Prime Video after the defeat of Paris Saint-Germain on the ground of Racing Club de Lens (1-3, 17th day of Ligue 1), Sunday, Christophe Galtier gave his feelings on “Titi”. The Parisian coach has chambered the former top scorer of the France team. “A good year to all and above all a good challenge to our national Titi! That’s what I read, huh. But we’ll leave him alone.” Unsurprisingly, the main interested party kicked in touch and let it be known that his “phone is on silent.” “Titi” future number 1 of one of the best nations on the planet? Answer to come in the next few weeks…