Kevin De Bruyne critical of Belgium boss Roberto Martinez's tactics
The Man City player was not pleased after the 3-3 draw with Mexico
De Bruyne thinks Belgium need solutions ahead of the 2018 World Cup
Man City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne criticised the Belgium national team manager Roberto Martinez’s tactics after their 3-3 draw against Mexico.
"Mexico were just tactically better. Their system made our five defenders sit deep and we were swimming in midfield - it was five against seven," De Bruyne told Belgian publication Het Laatste Niewus.
"Look, we still put too much on our talents. As long as we don't have a good tactical system, we will have difficulties against countries like Mexico. It's a pity that we have not yet found a solution.
"Of course we play with a system that is in principle very defensive, but it is filled with many attacking players who want the ball.
"Then you have a bit of a problem, like against Mexico. It was a match in which we had very little possession and everyone in a system that doesn't really fit. We now know that something must be changed against such teams.
"But eventually Martinez decides. I think the trainer has to find a solution so that we can avoid such situations as against Mexico in the future."
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