Van Bommel's appointment as Belgium coach has raised questions about why his name was not considered for the Dutch national team. Ruud Gullit and Theo Janssen have expressed their surprise at the decision, suggesting that Van Bommel's experience and success as a coach may have been overlooked. Gullit praised Van Bommel's debut as Belgium coach, which ended in a 0-2 win over Italy, and expressed his admiration for the way he has started his new role.
The debate surrounding Van Bommel's appointment has also touched on his departure from PSV. Janssen questioned whether Van Bommel's decision to leave the club may have been a factor in his name not being considered for the Dutch national team. However, he also acknowledged that Van Bommel has shown himself to be a good coach, citing his success in his debut match as evidence.
Van Bommel's first match as Belgium coach ended in a 0-1 loss to France, but he has already shown promise in his new role. The question now is what the future holds for Van Bommel and the Belgian national team.