INTERVIEWS The decision has been made: Anderlecht will not allow Nathan De Cat to participate in the U17 World Cup in Qatar next month. "Of course Nathan wanted to go – everyone would – but he also understands the club's position," says coach Besnik Hasi.
"The club has made the decision for him to stay here," says Hasi. "The club has also spoken with Nathan and his entourage. Of course Nathan wanted to go – everyone would – but he also understands the club's position."
Does Hasi now fear he will end up with an unhappy player? "I saw Nathan as motivated as before," the coach said about this week's training sessions. "In terms of attitude and mentality, nothing has changed."
Can the situation still change if the Belgian Football Association intervenes? "I'm only focusing on the sporting side. It's up to the club to decide."
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