Let’s go for the June marathon! The Devils start the first of four games they have to play for the League of Nations this Friday evening. On the menu: the toughest opponent in group A4. At least, on paper. In the other game, Poland have already taken the lead by winning at home against Wales.
The shock against the Netherlands therefore promises to be thrilling. The challenge is twofold for the Devils: to prepare for the World Cup in Qatar and to perform in this competition. To do this, Roberto Martinez will certainly send heavy. Our three offensive stars should be aligned in concert with Kevin De Bruyne – Eden Hazard – Romelu Lukaku. What had not happened since October 7 and the painful defeat of Belgium against France in the semi-finals of the previous edition of the competition. Although, of course, they won’t play together for 90 minutes.
Our fourth star, Thibaut Courtois, has already gone on vacation. The opportunity for Simon Mignolet to start after his dazzling end to the season in Bruges. For the rest, very few surprises are expected. Carrasco is expected on the left while Castagne, in better shape, will be favored over Meunier on the other side.
On the side of Louis Van Gaal, we should certainly align his standard team also for the shock of the neighbors. With the Van Dijk, De Jong and Depay line as the backbone.
Compositions probables:
Belgium: Mignolet – Alderweireld – Boyata – Vertonghen – Castagne – Witsel – Tielemans – Carrasco – De Bruyne – Lukaku – Eden Hazard
Pays-Bas: Fleks – De Ligt – Van Dijk – Blind -Dumfries – Koopmeiners – Berghuis – De Jong – Malacia – Bergwijn – Depay
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