Mark van Bommel begins scouting for Belgium national team

Newly appointed Belgium national football team head coach Mark van Bommel has begun intensive preparations to evaluate key players. Van Bommel has been actively scouting matches in the Jupiler Pro League and was recently spotted in Istanbul to watch Fenerbahçe face Olympique Lyon.

In Istanbul, Van Bommel sought to connect with star striker Romelu Lukaku following the player's debut for Fenerbahçe. The coach also expressed intentions to meet with goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in Madrid to discuss his future. Other players under observation include Loïs Openda and Malick Fofana.

Additionally, Van Bommel is monitoring emerging talents such as Diego Moreira, who is reportedly nearing a €50 million transfer from RC Strasbourg to AC Milan. The coach's early activities suggest a focus on integrating both established leaders and rising young prospects into his first squad selection.