The first part of the plane being reserved for players, in business class, we board at the start of the second part… just in front of the duo composed of the national coach Robert Martinez and his deputy Thierry Henry. The second named being posted window side. We exchange a look, a smile and a handshake with the first city. The employees (about 25 people) of the Belgian Football Federation are also accommodated in the second space, the third being devoted to journalists and consultants.
12H12. Boarding complete, take off. Not without having received the safety instructions through an original music video broadcast on the screens and produced by the Belgian group Hooverphonic. Impossible naturally to exchange a few words with the Red Devils. While Kevin De Bruyne et Eden Hazarddecked out in sunglasses, successively make a short visit to the members of the staff, Yannick Carrasco he walks around in sock-slippers.
Thibaut Courtois et Amadou Onana have, for their part, opted for the ‘music in the ears’ option. For fans of card games, such as Hans Vanaken, Jan Vertonghen or Dries Mertens, it’s time to satisfy another of their passions. We also see Romelu Lukakuin discussion with Thierry Henry.
After the meal, a goulash accompanied by mashed potatoes, peas and carrots, punctuated by a chocolate mousse, the curtains of the space reserved for the Red Devils are drawn. A little siesta is looming for them during this second part of the flight.