Mika Godts impresses Van Bommel with lively chemistry with De Bruyne
While Belgium were looking to impose their game against Italy, PSG youngster striker Mika Godts opened the scoring, taking advantage of a lightning‑quick transition orchestrated by Kevin De Bruyne. His first goal for the Red Devils confirmed a promising chemistry between the two.
The goal came after a breakaway counter‑attack led at full speed by De Bruyne, who released the PSG youngster before he adjusted his shot against Gianluigi Donnarumma. Godts chose not to power his strike immediately, favouring the precision that fooled the Italian goalkeeper.
During the first twenty minutes, he displayed speed and changes of direction that disoriented the Italian defence. His dribbles and provocations, visible in the colours of the Red Devils, put the defenders under pressure, highlighting the liveliness that characterises his style of play.
Additional chances and a decisive contribution
He then had two more opportunities, including a crossed header saved by Donnarumma and a long‑range shot also denied, demonstrating his constant involvement in the football duel against Italy. On the second goal, scored by Lukebakio, Godts recovered the ball in front of his box, actively taking part in the build‑up of the play.
Mika Godts shines in Van Bommel's debut and confirms megatransfer in Belgium
Van Bommel's praise and the tactical role
Within the national team’s Sports programme, manager Mark Van Bommel had praised Godts’s qualities, highlighting his ability to move between the lines and create interesting links with De Bruyne. He also helped Maxim De Cuyper on the defensive side and, wearing the number 10 shirt, confirmed the confidence placed in him, a decision that fits the football staff’s strategy.
Journalist Frédéric Bleus said: “Mika Godts scored a goal full of subtlety.” This remark underlines the technical finesse of the young player upon his national team debut.
Mark van Bommel celebrates Italy's win while praising De Bruyne
This third match, his second start, was crowned by his first goal for the Red Devils. His dazzling performance hints at a larger role for Godts in Belgium’s upcoming engagements.