adminBORDEAUX. — Belgium head into their Euro 2016 soccer finals clash with the Republic of Ireland today desperate to atone for their opening defeat to Italy as debate rages about whether Romelu Lukaku should be dropped.
Marc Wilmots’ much-fancied side are second in the FIFA world rankings but they disappointed in a 2-0 loss to Italy in their first Group E outing in Lyon on Monday. Lukaku’s profligacy in front of goal contributed to that loss and coach Wilmots has indicated that, with Michy Batshuayi, Divock Origi and Christian Benteke all waiting in the wings, the Everton striker could pay the price in Bordeaux. “Certain other strikers are working very well in training and will maybe get their chance,” Wilmots said at the Belgian base before implicitly criticising Lukaku’s work-rate. — AFP.
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