Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez has included injured striker Romelu lukaku and the playmaker Eden Hazard in his 26-man team of the World Cup in Qatar, insisting that he'll give Lukaku "every moment" to get him back to full fitness for the event.Lukaku is suffering from an injury to his hamstring, which together with a thigh injury in the course of this season, means that he's been limited to two games since August. He is now out with his current club Inter Milan.
However, Martinez has stated previously that so long as Lukaku will be a part of one of the group F matches in Group F against Canada, Morocco or Croatia Lukaku would be able to travel to the tournament.The player who has been put who are on standby lists which includes Bryan Heynen, Alexis Saelemaekers, Dodi Lukebakio and Jason Denayer He has 24 hours prior to Belgium's first match against Canada on November. 23 to select players for the team in case there is a player who isn't healthy enough.
He (Lukaku) isn't 100% fit, medically speaking, but which is obvious, but these last few days have been extremely positive. We'll provide Romelu every chance to remain healthy,Martinez told reporters on Thursday.At the moment we think he'll be able to play for at the very least, one the three (Group F) games. We will continue to evaluate and wait until Nov. 22 to decide.He said to jfdbet best sportsbook in malaysia.
His situation is like (Axel) Witsel's during the lead-up to the last European Championship. And Vincent Kompany's situation in the year 2018 (ahead to his participation in the World Cup).It is not a unique scenario for us. We would like him to play the most important role the opportunity allows.Hazard has been mainly off the field in the squad of Real Madrid this season and has not been in LaLiga since the end of September, after being out of favor in the eyes of manager Carlo Ancelotti.But, he's an unstoppable figure for Belgium in addition to Martinez has put aside doubts about his fitness in matches and performance.
I am hoping for Eden to become captain of the team and prove what an amazing footballer we've got. He's enjoying his soccer, and I can tell that his main concern is his fitness for matches.Martinez has mostly stuck with his most tried and tested players, but he has made a few wildcard selections, such as Everton midfielder Amadou Onana, who he claims has an x-factor.It is his character It has been refreshing to witness his talents,the coach said.He is totally different to the players we currently have. We have defense midfielders and playmakers, and attacking midfielders, but he has strength and a unique style of play that is closer to Marouane Fellaini from 2018.
Belgium squad:
Goalkeepers Thibaut Courtois Simon Mignolet, Koen Casteels
Defenders Jan Vertonghen, Toby Alderweireld, Leander Dendoncker, Zeno Debast Arthur Theate, Wout Faes
Midfielders: Hans Vanaken, Axel Witsel, Youri Tielemans, Amadou Onana, Kevin De Bruyne, Yannick Carrasco, Thorgan Hazard, Timothy Castagne, Thomas Meunier
Forwards: Romelu Lukaku, Michy Batshuayi, Lois Openda, Charles De Ketelaere, Eden Hazard, Jeremy Doku, Dries Mertens, Leandro Trossard
