On Wednesday evening, the Red Devils played their penultimate training match in the lead-up to the European Championship. Against Montenegro, national team coach Domenico Tedesco took the opportunity to try a few things. Maxime de Cuyper was allowed to make his debut.
The Club Brugge wing-back has been repeatedly overlooked by Tedesco during recent international matches, as he preferred other options. But due to his strong performances at Blauw-Zwart and the uncertainty surrounding Jan Vertonghen and Arthur Theate, De Cuyper was still included in selection for the European Championship.
In order to allow him to gain first experience before the start of the final round in Germany, Tedesco decided to allow De Cuyper to start immediately against Montenegro. So his first hat is a fact. The Brugge fan favorite certainly did well.
Strong defensively, present offensively
Defensively, he hasn’t really been tested against a relatively limited opponent. Although he certainly didn’t make any major mistakes. Offensively, De Cuyper contributed several times. He participated well in the build-up and was close to scoring at the start of the second half. Reactions on ‘X’ social media have been very positive. Many followers see him as a suitable candidate to start in the starting lineup during the European Championship.
De Cuyper should play every match in the European Championship. #Bilmni
– Mauro ๐ฝ (@lilmauro7kii) June 5, 2024
De Cuyper scores points with the bidding coach
โ Thomas Blomme (@thblomme) June 5, 2024
De Cuyper was the unveiling of the euro.
– Rapido Champion ๐๐ (@agentpepito006) June 5, 2024
Top performance from De Cuyper! It must be said. #Bilmni
– Jarne (@Jarne_fcb) June 5, 2024
A very good start with the Max de Kuiper match! It’s always a good idea to give it a try.
โ Erland.jpg (@ErlandJacobsen1) June 5, 2024
De Cuyper does this well. #Belmen
– Peter Claes (@InventingPieter) June 5, 2024
Maxime de Cuyper ๐๐ป. #Belmon
โ Gillian Rowlands ๐บ๐ฆ๐ฎ๐ฑ (@Gillian Rowlands) June 5, 2024
De Cuyper was a powerful fortress
โ Lag (@Lag_One0) June 5, 2024
Maxime de Cuyper๐
โ rsca futures (@rscafuturesNL) June 5, 2024
De Kuiper is very interesting
– Riyad Hernandez ๐ฃ (@ryadtchouu) June 5, 2024
This is friendly, but De Cuyper is the answer. This may be the case for your match ๐#Belmen
– Thibault Dreze (@ThibaultDreze) June 5, 2024
De Cuyper is a football player
โ ๐๏ธ (@ControlDiallo) June 5, 2024
Cuyper should start in the Tek Theater and can sit on the couch
– Mil (@mil82897526) June 5, 2024
This is for at least 10 days of Euro without Kuiper. Al Rayyan Mine, consensus occurred after 30 minutes. You would never imagine that you could use automation with equipment. #Bilmni
โ Raphael Jdn (@RaphaelJdn) June 5, 2024
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