Hazard returns to the Belgium squad

Belgium coach Roberto Martinez announced on Wednesday the squad for the four UEFA Nations League group matches in June, including Real Madrid star and captain Eden Hazard, who didn't play the March friendlies.

Roberto Martinez, on the return of Eden Hazard, said: "He has had no reaction after his operation where he had a plate removed from his ankle. He feels good again and I hope he can get back to his level in this international break.

"The focus is mainly on qualifying for the Nations League 'Final Four'. This period will not say much about my possible World Cup selection, because there is still an important summer in between," added the coach.

The squad also includes Madrid goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, Atletico Madrid midfielder Yannick Carrasco and Real Sociedad winger Adnan Januzaj.

The Belgian national team will play against the Netherlands (3st June), Poland (8th June), Wales (11th June) and again against Poland (14th June), before continuing with the final group matches in September.

 

May 18, 2022

- Belgium's squad:

Goalkeepers (4): Thibaut Courtois (Real Madrid), Simon Mignolet (FC Brugge), Koen Casteels (Wolfsburg), Matz Sels (Racing Club Strasbourg).

Defenders (7): Toby Alderweireld (Al-Duhail), Dedryck Boyata (Hertha Berlin), Jason Denayer (Lyon), Wout Faes (Stade Reims), Brandon Mechele (FC Brugge), Arthur Theate (Bologna), Jan Vertonghen (Benfica).

Miedfielders (12): Yannick Carrasco (Atletico Madrid), Kevin de Bruyne (Manchester City), Leander Dendoncker (Wolverhampton), Amadou Onana (Lille), Youri Tielemans (Leicester City), Axel Witsel (Borussia Dortmund), Hans Vanaken (FC Brujas), Timothy Castagne (Leicester City), Thomas Foket (Stade Reims), Thorgan Hazard (Borussia Dortmund), Thomas Meunier (Borussia Dortmund), Alexis Saelemaekers (AC Milan).

Strikers (9): Eden Hazard (Real Madrid), Adnan Januzaj (Real Sociedad), Romelu Lukaku (Chelsea F), Charles De Ketelaere (FC Brujas/), Dries Mertens (Nápoles), Dennis Praet (Leicester City), Leandro Trossard (Brighton), Michy Batshuayi (Besiktas JK), Lois Openda (SBV Vitesse).