The Belgian defender Wout Faes is confronted with a turbulent spell in Leicester City, with uncertainty about both his club situation and international future.
The 27-year-old, who had been a regular starter for Belgium among former coaches, was omitted from the team for this month’s internationals. His omission comes as a surprise in view of his earlier consistency, but his recent struggles in Leicester have asked questions.
Although he was a first-choice defender last season, Faes has not yet started a single league match in the current campaign, so he only appears from the bank.
Former different adhesive and men’s manager Hein Vanhaezebrouck has now claimed that he does not deserve a place in the national team.
He told Football newspaper: “The previous national coach trusted heavily on Wout Faes, with the Cheate of Debast next to him. The new national coach continued that trend, with Wout Faes. Now we have a problem. Wout Faes has not been called.
“Because he is working on a transfer, according to the National Coach? Openda and Vanhoutte also worked on transfers and were selected. But he does not play and is fiddled by his own supporters.
“That says something. How is it about the back for us? He is allowed to stay almost all those games and the problems continue to exist.”
Leicester -Manager Carlos Cifuentes has defended Faes and recognized his quality, but has continued to give preference to other options in the starting line -up. With the British transfer window closed, the most likely route of Faes from the club would be through competitions where deals remain possible, including Turkey and Saudi Arabia.
It is clear that the 27-year-old is not at his best and that he has no form and trust. This can be the right time for the foxes to get rid of him and to introduce an upgrade in the coming months. The Belgian needs a new start to return to his best, and a step away from the championship club would also be ideal for him.
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