{"id":619843,"date":"2022-11-27T06:07:50","date_gmt":"2022-11-27T11:07:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=619843"},"modified":"2022-11-27T06:20:05","modified_gmt":"2022-11-27T11:20:05","slug":"belgium-predicted-lineup-vs-morocco","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/11\/27\/belgium-predicted-lineup-vs-morocco\/","title":{"rendered":"Belgium Predicted Lineup vs Morocco for Group F Clash: The Latest on Romelu Lukaku"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/11\/22\/belgium-world-cup-preview\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Belgium<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0started off their World Cup campaign with an\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/11\/23\/belgium-versus-canada-loss-proud\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">unconvincing 1-0 win over Canada<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">. The Red Devils are now set to face Morocco, who held Croatia to a 0-0 draw in their opening match. Last Word on Sports predicts Belgium\u2019s lineup and looks at their recent form heading into this fixture.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Belgium Predicted Lineup vs Morocco<\/span><\/h2>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Getting ready for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BELMAR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#BELMAR<\/a>. \u23f3 <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/DEVILTIME?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">#DEVILTIME<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/TO3kGATpla\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">pic.twitter.com\/TO3kGATpla<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Belgian Red Devils (@BelRedDevils) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BelRedDevils\/status\/1596510839384801283?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">November 26, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">How Belgium Have Lined-Up Recently<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Roberto Martinez has employed a back-3 system for Belgium, regardless of the opposition. Firstly,\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eurosport.com\/football\/ballon-d-or\/2022\/ballon-dor-2022-thibaut-courtois-wins-yashin-trophy-for-best-goalkeeper-after-real-madrid-heroics-la_sto9191911\/story.shtml\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Yashin Trophy winner<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0Thibaut Courtois will keep his place in goal. The central defensive positions are expected to be the same, however, Martinez might decide to give\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.goal.com\/en-in\/lists\/zeno-debast-belgium-new-kompany-world-cup\/blt82a92645bf816bcb\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Anderlecht teenager Zeno Debast<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0a spot in his starting lineup over Leander Dendoncker<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Secondly, the midfield could see Yannick Carrasco give way for Borussia Dortmund&#8217;s Thomas Meunier. Martinez prefers using the Dortmund man and Timothy Castagne as his preferred right and left-wing backs respectively. Youri Tielemans and Axel Witsel are expected to run the team from the midfield.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2021\/10\/11\/its-time-for-real-madrid-to-move-on-from-eden-hazard\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Eden Hazard<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">\u00a0captains the side again as he aims to regain his form from his Chelsea days. Kevin de Bruyne is also expected to start behind Belgium&#8217;s lone goalscorer from the first match, Michy Batshuayi.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/11\/24\/canmnt-troubled-belgiums-defence\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The CanMNT Troubled Belgium\u2019s Defence: How Did They Do It?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Belgium Injuries to Consider<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Romelu Lukaku should be available for Sunday\u2019s match against Morocco, although the striker is still not ready to start. The Nerazzurri star has been struggling with a\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sportingnews.com\/in\/soccer\/news\/romelu-lukaku-injury-update-belgium-world-cup\/rjljdc51dahjtt5f4f2n6mxn\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">thigh injury this season<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">, making just five appearances with the Serie A giants this term. One could see the Chelsea loanee on the bench against Morocco, but he may not be risked for this game. Thankfully for Martinez, there are no new injuries in the squad.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Belgium Recent Form and Tactics<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Belgium had a rocky start to the tournament despite the result being in their favour. &#8220;It was a difficult game. Canada were better than us in what we wanted to do. I am delighted because we won the game through grit and determination and the quality of our goalkeeper&#8221;, said Martinez in the\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.football365.com\/news\/roberto-martinez-admits-canada-were-better-backs-belgium-to-grow-into-world-cup\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">post-match press conference<\/span><\/a><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Read More<\/span><\/strong><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">:\u00a0<\/span><a class=\"editor-rtfLink\" href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2022\/11\/22\/world-cup-group-f-predictions\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\"><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Belgium Face a Tough Task in Beating Croatia to Top Spot in Group F<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Red Devils depend heavily on Manchester City star De Bruyne to run the midfield and provide the key passes. They are also known to stretch the field of play with their wing-backs Meunier and Castagne and use Batshuayi as their target man. Hazard is often used as an inverted winger, who tucks into the midfield to create an overload in the central areas and also as a traditional winger who takes the opposition defenders on.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">In defence, the wing-backs drop deep to make a 5-4-1 formation, in an attempt to thwart opposition attacks. Tielemans operates as a deep-lying playmaker and is vital in building up attacks and also breaking up opposition play.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">Belgium Predicted Lineup<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">The Belgians are expected to lineup in a 3-4-2-1 formation:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">GK &#8211; Thibaut Courtois<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">LCB &#8211; Jan Vertonghen<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CB &#8211; Toby Alderweireld<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">RCB &#8211; Leander Dendoncker<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">LWB &#8211; Timothy Castagne<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CM &#8211; Axel Witsel<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">CM &#8211; Youri Tielemans<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">RWB &#8211; Thomas Meunier<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">LM &#8211; Eden Hazard<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">ST &#8211; Michy Batshuayi<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-preserver-spaces=\"true\">RM &#8211; Kevin De Bruyne.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Belgium\u00a0started off their World Cup campaign with an\u00a0unconvincing 1-0 win over Canada. The Red Devils are now set to face Morocco, who held Croatia to a 0-0 draw in their opening match. Last Word on Sports predicts Belgium\u2019s lineup and looks at their recent form heading into this fixture. 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