Lucas Stassin pushes for Belgium spot: «Now I play for Sevilla»
The Sevilla forward was left out of the Belgian U21 squad in favour of Hugo Cuypers, and Stassin says he hopes to earn a call-up next time.
Lucas Stassin is with the Belgian U21 squad during this international break, although the Sevilla forward had hoped for a call from Mark van Bommel to the senior side. According to ABC, Stassin says being called up was hard last season, when Sevilla were in the second division, but now things are different: the Andalusian side are sixth and he is playing regularly, after the injury he suffered.
The coach has chosen Hugo Cuypers as an extra forward after Löic Openda's withdrawal. Stassin accepts the decision: «It's his choice and I respect it. Now it's up to me to convince the coach to call me next time».
He is also looking ahead to the U21 European Championship this summer, which he wants to reach with a strong Belgian team, after having played his part in the qualifying campaign.
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