World Cup 2026: Ollie Watkins defends Jeremy Dou's decision
Ollie Watkins defends Jeremy Dou's decision: Dou planned to leave Belgium World Cup camp to be home when wife gives birth; Watkins supported the decision.
England forward Ollie Watkins has textually backed Jeremy Doe's decision recently. According to reports, Belgium winger Jeremy Doku is planning to fly home from the World Cup camp for his wife's first glimpse of the news.
Watkins was quoted in the news as defending the decision. Watkins felt that this was a decision related to Dou's personal life and family obligations, and that it is natural for a player to put family first at a time like this.
This development came to light during the preparations for the 2026 World Cup. Doku's plan was originally a self-imposed decision; According to the latest information, this is the birth of their first child.
Additional details will be made available as more official announcements or comments from Belgium team officials regarding this news emerge.