TRIBUNJOGJA.COM – Former Belgian national teamRoberto Martinez has just announced his 26 players for the Qatar World Cup.
Uniquely, the name of Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku who has health and fitness issues is on the list.
Romelu Lukaku has played just 29 minutes since the end of August and is out of action for Inter Milan with a hamstring injury.
The 29-year-old was still selected and sacrificed Divock Origi who was let go.
The likes of Jason Denayer and Dedryck Boyata, two defenders who became regulars in the Roberto Martinez era, have also been left out of the squad. list of players Belgian national team.
Instead, Leicester City centre-back Wout Faes is in fine form.
Additionally, veterans Toby Alderweireld and Jan Vertonghen have been selected as two defensive position options.
Manchester City midfield general Kevin De Bruyne was the mainstay in midfield, with Leicester’s Youri Tielemans and Everton’s Amadou Onana as companions.
Timothy Castagne from Leicester, Leander Dendoncker from Aston Villa and Leandro Trossard from Brighton & Hove Albion will also represent Belgium in Qatar.
Captain Eden Hazard will be looking forward to playing regularly despite his struggles at Real Madrid, with his brother Thorgan capable of playing in a variety of roles.
Jeremy Doku is a surprise name in the squad, the winger hasn’t featured in the Belgium squad since March and has only made one start for Rennes all season.
Belgium are drawn in Group F where they will face Canada, Morocco and Croatia, starting with the former on November 23.
Belgium’s squad for the 2022 World Cup in full
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