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Van Bommel says De Winter’s Belgium call-up refusal will have long-term consequences

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Koni De Winter declined Belgium’s call-up for its final Nations League group games, saying he had not played enough during the previous international break. Coach Mark van Bommel said the decision would have long-term consequences.

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Belgium coach Mark van Bommel says Koni De Winter’s decision to turn down a call-up for the final two Nations League group matches will have long-term consequences for the defender’s relationship with the team. De Winter, an AC Milan defender, declined selection because he felt he had received too little playing time during the previous international break, Nieuws.nl reported.

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