Van Damme as only Anderlecht player in national selection

TUESDAY, 2 SEPTEMBER 2008, 13:31 - nic_nic_nic
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Belgian federal coach announced the final selection for the first qualification game for the world cup 2010, which will be against Estonia. The only Anderlecht player in the team is Jelle Van Damme.


René Vandereycken declared « Jelle is in good shape. Even in the physically strong game he had to play last Saturday against Kortrijk, he showed he was really important by delivering two assists. He won a lot of duels too, which is always a good sign »

One of the biggest surprises is Guillaume Gillet's non-selection as he has been one of the best players in Anderlecht since the season start. According to many, he could have spoken too much in the papers, but Vandereycken did not give a good reason when the media asked him about his surprising choice. Gillet claims a few declarations in the newspapers are not worth a non selection.

A few former Anderlecht players are selected though. Like Vincent Kompany (Manchester City), Mark De Man, the defender who recently moved to Roda JC and Mohammed Tchité, Santander striker who declared he was close to reach an agreement with Valencia.



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