Seeing is believing. Although in this Euro 2024 it is not considered one of the favorites for the title, it is hard to believe that Belgium is in last place in group E after a shocking defeat against Slovakia (0-1) in its debut in tournament.
But this is the reality that Belgium is now facing after Ukraine opened the second day of the group by defeating Slovakia (1-2), so now there is a three-point tie. A scenario that leaves the opportunity for the Belgians to achieve a victory that, in addition to relaunching their chances of qualifying for the round of 16, will completely level the table.
Romania, before its big day
On the other hand, Romania faces a historic day because, if it wins, it will have six points after defeating Ukraine in its debut (3-0) and will pass the group stage of a European Championship. for the first time since the 2000 edition, when it fell into quarters.
With their game based on a defensive block and quick transitions, Romania will present Belgium with a challenge very similar to the one they faced against Slovakia, although two goals were disallowed by VAR in Romelu Lukaku They prevented the ‘red devils’ from scoring even a single point.
Regarding that meeting, Domenico TedescoBelgian coach, can recover in defense Jan Vertonghen and Arthur Theate, whose absences were blamed by Belgium against the Slovaks, and they should be able to play now.
Axel Witsel, who suffered in yesterday’s training, and Thomas Meunier They are still unavailable but could return for the final game of the group stage, on Wednesday against Ukraine.
314 minutes without scoring in the latter stages
But Belgium’s big problem in its last major events has been its ability to score goals. So, in the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, after starting by beating Canada (1-0), they lost against Morocco (2-0) and went home for the first time after not beating Croatia (0-0) . Lukaku missed a very clear scoring opportunity.
There have been 314 minutes without scoring in the final stages. All eyes are visible Lukaku but Kevin de Bruyne They must also improve on their level shown against Slovakia. Tedesco I can bet Youri Tielemans to give your team a more offensive look and Lois Openda may also have his chance to attack
Source: La Verdad
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