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Senne Lammens: Manchester United star disrespected by Belgian media after win vs USA

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The 23-year-old earned just his second senior cap for his country in Atlanta, as Rudi Garcia’s side stepped up their final preparations ahead of this summer’s World Cup. However, his efforts have done little to alter his perception in the eyes of the Belgian media, who have arguably been somewhat disrespectful towards him in their assessment of his display.



VISIT THE MATCH HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Belgian media wrong to make Senne Lammens assumptionLammens is still in the early stages of his international career, as he only made his senior debut in the 7-0 demolition of Liechtenstein back in November. StatsLammensCourtoisApps2528Clean Sheets511Save Percentage64%70.7%Saves per 902.32.07Goals Prevented3.10-0.87Goals Conceded per 901.30.86Lammens’ 2025-26 league stats compared to Courtois, as per Fotmob.The former Standard Liege man has been a revelation since his move to Old Trafford last summer, and supporters have delivered glowing praise on several occasions due to the calming presence that he has provided.

However, it could certainly be argued that it is disrespectful to Lammens to suggest that he will be unable to challenge the Real Madrid number one for the starting spot in the upcoming tournament, after the season that he has enjoyed in England. Lammens has altered Man United transfer planEx-Old Trafford chief scout Mick Brown recently told Football Insider that United’s plans to sign a new goalkeeper have been put on hold in recent weeks.