„Roma“ defender Radja Nainggolan was extremely upset when he found out that he was not invited to the Belgian national team camp.
The footballer does not like the work of the team coach Roberto Martinez, and after the sharp exchange the footballer announced that he will no longer wear the Belgian national team jersey and will end his career.
R. Martinez's squad will prepare to play in the World Cup qualifying matches against Gibraltar and Greece.
„He called me an hour before announcing the squad and said he got the impression that I am not fully focused to play for the national team in the World Cup in June. I almost exploded when I heard that,“ said the "Roma" team star.
„When he was appointed as coach, Martinez stated that all Belgian players must play at the highest level. However, when Axel Witsel went to play in China, that rule no longer applies. Everything is fine about that, but to say that I need to try harder?
In fact, I was in Ibiza at a restaurant, just like him. He didn't say hello or goodbye to me. I didn't do that either. How can you work like this? I don't see any logic in representing the national team. I played 52 matches for the "Roma" team and we finished second in the "Serie A" championship. I always try my best, work with the team, but there is always a reason why I am not invited.
I won't do it anymore. He invites Youri Tielemans, who sits on the bench at "Monaco" and plays a few minutes. I am 29 years old and they will not treat me the same way. I'm sorry, but that's the truth. They put me in this situation. Fine, from now on everything I do will be for the "Roma" team,“ the footballer spoke in detail.
