"Exudes mistrust" – Manchester United player struggling since incident, Chelsea man should replace him

Former Belgium internationals Proto and Chatelle argue Mike Penders should start for Belgium over Manchester United's Senne Lammens, citing Lammens' poor form since his World Cup error.

Former Belgium goalkeeper Silvio Proto and defender Thomas Chatelle are calling for Chelsea's Mike Penders to replace Manchester United's Senne Lammens in the Belgium squad for November's international fixtures against Turkey and Italy.

Lammens, 24, joined Manchester United from Royal Antwerp in September 2025 and has been the club's No.1 since his debut. However, his form has deteriorated significantly following an error against Spain in the summer that led to Belgium's World Cup elimination. This season he has conceded 27 goals in 14 matches with just one clean sheet.

Penders, 21, returned to Chelsea after an impressive loan spell at RC Strasbourg and has started matches in the absence of injured Emiliano Martínez. Proto, backing Penders' selection, questioned whether Belgium should invest in the future or seek immediate results.

Chatelle expressed concern about Lammens' confidence, saying: "He exudes mistrust in the context of Manchester United, which is incredibly tough. Since that match against Spain, every ball he clears goes straight to an opponent's feet."