Zlatan Ibrahimovic blasts 'overrated' Senne Lammens and blames decision to bring on Man Utd goalkeeper for Belgium's World Cup exit against Spain
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Key Points:
- Zlatan Ibrahimovic criticized Belgium coach Garcia's decision to substitute goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois with 24-year-old Senne Lammens late in the World Cup match, blaming it for Belgium's defeat.
- Ibrahimovic questioned the choice of Lammens, a Manchester United player, over Mike Penders from Strasbourg, who remained on the bench despite reportedly being a better option.
- Lammens made a costly error leading to a goal, becoming the first substitute goalkeeper to do so in a World Cup since 1974, prompting Ibrahimovic to label his performance as below international standards.
- The defeat eliminated Belgium from the tournament, allowing Spain to advance to the semi-finals against France, while uncertainty looms over Garcia's coaching future.
- Lammens now faces the challenge of regaining confidence before returning to Manchester United’s first-team squad.
