Belgium captain Hazard keen to prove doubters wrong in Qatar

Belgian star football player Eden Hazard stresses he “didn’t become worthless” as he spoke to journalists in Belgium.
Belgium squad:
Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois, Simon Mignolet, Koen Casteels
Defenders: Jan Vertonghen, Toby Alderweireld, Leander Dendoncker, Zeno Debast, Arthur Theate, Wout Faes
Midfielders: Hans Vanaken, Axel Witsel, Youri Tielemans, Amadou Onana, Kevin De Bruyne, Yannick Carrasco, Thorgan Hazard, Timothy Castagne, Thomas Meunier
Forwards: Romelu Lukaku, Michy Batshuayi, Lois Openda, Charles De Ketelaere, Eden Hazard, Jeremy Doku, Dries Mertens, Leandro Trossard.
Belgian star football player Eden Hazard stressed that he “didn’t become worthless” as he spoke to journalists in Belgium, Monday (November 14). Real Madrid’s midfielder and other ‘Red Devils’ trained a last time on Belgian soil before they leave for Qatar to compete in the upcoming World Cup.
Hazard congratulated countryman Leandro Trossard on his selection, going so far as to say: “I think he deserves it even more than me to play.” He also reassured Belgians they could rely on their captain and mentioned this would be the last chance for Belgium’s ‘Golden Generation’ to win a big tournament.
Belgium coach Roberto Martinez on Thursday (November 11) included injured striker Romelu Lukaku and playmaker Eden Hazard in his 26-man squad for the World Cup in Qatar, saying he will give the former “every second” to regain his fitness for the tournament.
Lukaku has been suffering with a hamstring injury which, coupled with a thigh problem earlier this season, means he has played just twice since August and is currently sidelined for his club Inter Milan.
But Martinez has previously stated that as long as Lukaku could feature in one of the team’s Group F games against Canada, Morocco or Croatia, he would take him to the tournament.
Having named four players on a stand-by list – Bryan Heynen, Alexis Saelemaekers, Dodi Lukebakio and Jason Denayer – he has until 24 hours before Belgium’s first game against Canada on Nov. 23 to draft them into the squad if anyone is not fit.
Hazard has been mostly on the sidelines at Real Madrid this season and has not played in LaLiga since September having fallen out of favour with coach Carlo Ancelotti.
However, he is a talismanic figure for Belgium and Martinez has set aside concerns with his match fitness and form.
Martinez has largely gone with his tried and tested players, but made some wildcard picks, including Everton midfielder Amadou Onana.

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