\n\nOnana’s departure left Belgium with ten men on the field and a reshuffle in midfield. The timing could not have been worse, arriving just after De Ketelaere’s breakthrough for Belgium. The loss of Onana, a key figure in the midfield, forced an immediate tactical shift.

\n\nTeammates took turns offering support to Onana as he sat on the bench, visibly disappointed. The midfielder’s injury occurred during active play, cutting short a promising start to the match. His absence was felt almost instantly in Belgium’s midfield balance.

\n\nHans Vanaken’s introduction provided a brief respite, but the damage was already done. Belgium now faces the challenge of adapting without one of its most reliable midfielders. The incident underscores the fragility of squad depth in international football.

\n\nFor Belgium, the focus must now shift to damage control. The match’s outcome hangs in the balance, with the team forced to navigate the rest of the game with reduced options.",