Belgium do not lack attacking talent, but the balance of the forward line has looked less settled than in previous cycles.
That matters because international squads are often shaped by timing as much as reputation. A player arriving with momentum can force his way into plans quickly, especially in a team trying to rebuild attacking sharpness and variation.
The report says Fernandez-Pardo has enjoyed a strong season with Lille, helping his club stay in the upper end of Ligue 1 and push for major European competition. That is the kind of backdrop Belgium will value: form in a demanding league, regular exposure to high-level matches, and evidence of adaptability across attacking positions.
Another part of the story is familiarity. The update says his links at club level with Belgian internationals helped strengthen that connection. For a national side, that is not trivial. Integration matters, particularly when a coach is finalising options and looking for players who can settle quickly in camp.
For Garcia, this is about more than one player. It is about broadening the attack without losing structure. Belgium have been moving from one era to the next, and every new addition is judged on whether he can complement established leaders rather than simply replace them.
The next squad call will be the real clue. If Fernandez-Pardo is included, attention will shift from eligibility and conversation to a simpler question: can he give Belgium a different edge when the biggest games arrive?