Mika Godts: Belgium Will Keep Attacking Style Against France

Belgium will face France in the Nations League without Kevin De Bruyne and Youri Tielemans, but attacking prospect Godts has insisted the team will not abandon its attacking principles in Paris. The PSG player is expected to make a fourth successive start for Marc Van Bommel’s side in a demanding test of the squad’s emerging depth.

Belgium’s approach will not change

The absence of De Bruyne and Tielemans removes two of Belgium’s most seasoned midfield figures for a match against a France squad packed with elite talent. Godts accepts that the line-up will look different, yet he believes the national side must remain brave in possession rather than retreat into a cautious plan.

He said Belgium have to play without fear, while recognising France’s quality. The priority, he added, is to show courage and retain the same core ideas even with important players unavailable.

• Belgium are without Kevin De Bruyne and Youri Tielemans.
• Godts is in line for his fourth consecutive international start.
• The match is a Nations League meeting with France in Paris.
• Marc Van Bommel’s younger players are being asked to fill the gap left by experienced absentees.

A familiar setting in Paris

The fixture carries added significance for Godts because it will be played in the city where he moved to PSG during the summer. He has played at the Parc des Princes since joining the French club, but does not view the occasion as one requiring a special individual performance.

Godts said his aim is the same against any opponent, whether France, Turkey or another side: to perform as well as he can for the team. He has dismissed the suggestion that the Paris setting, and the attention around his club, creates extra pressure to prove himself.

PSG environment aiding his progress

Although Godts is still working to secure a regular place at PSG, he feels the daily standard around him is helping his development. Training alongside leading players at one of Europe’s biggest clubs has given the young attacker an environment he believes can accelerate his progress with both club and country.

He acknowledged that he remains at an early stage and must continue earning trust, but said he is confident in his ability. Godts sees his immediate task as proving himself in training and matches in Paris, with further opportunities expected to follow from that work.

France test offers Belgium a wider measure

The meeting with France represents more than a chance to collect a Nations League result. Belgium will also use the occasion to assess their tactical flexibility and the readiness of a younger generation following disappointing recent major tournaments.

Godts’ focus is on sustained improvement rather than drawing attention to himself. If he can translate his club development into reliable international displays, Belgium will have another player capable of becoming a long-term part of Van Bommel’s plans.