According to VoetbalPrimeur, Vandenbussche joins Guy Martens, an experienced goalkeeper coach, in the Belgian national team's technical staff. The two have previously worked together at Royal Antwerp FC, where Vandenbussche was part of the technical staff from 2022 to 2026. This appointment marks a reunion for Van Bommel and Vandenbussche, who have a familiar working relationship.
Vandenbussche has a wealth of experience as a player and coach. He played for several top-tier clubs in Belgium and the Netherlands, including Club Brugge, Sparta Rotterdam, Heerenveen, KAA Gent, and Cercle Brugge. The 41-year-old also represented Belgium in three international matches between 2006 and 2007. As a coach, Vandenbussche has previously worked as a goalkeeper coach at Deinze.
Van Bommel's decision to appoint Vandenbussche is a strategic move, as the new coach seeks to strengthen his technical staff. By choosing a coach with whom he has a prior working relationship and extensive experience in the top divisions, Van Bommel aims to create a cohesive and effective team. Vandenbussche will work alongside Martens to develop the goalkeepers of the Belgian national team.
The Belgian national team is set to face Italy in the Nations League on Friday, September 25, 2026.