No Nainggolan in Belgium WC squad

Radja Nainggolan has been left out of Belgium's 28-man provisional squad for the World Cup, coach Roberto Martinez has confirmed.

The 30-year-old had previously been overlooked by Martinez on two occasions, but was called up for their recent friendly against Saudi Arabia.

However, with World-class talent available all over the park, Martinez has opted not to call upon the Roma star.

Belgium head into the tournament as one of the favourites, with a glance at their squad enough to see the strength in depth they possess.

Belgium's 28-man provisional squad:

Goalkeepers: Simon Mignolet (Liverpool), Thibaut Courtois (Chelsea), Mats Selz (Newcastle), Koen Casteels (Wolfsburg).

Defenders: Toby Alderweireld (Tottenham, Jan Vertonghen (Tottenham), Laurent Ciman (Los Angeles FC), Christian Kabasele (Watford), Vincent Kompany (Man City), Thomas Meunier (PSG), Thomas Vermaelen (Barcelona), Dedryck Boyata (Celtic), Jordan Lukaku (Lazio). 

Midfielders: Mousa Dembele (Tottenham), Kevin De Bruyne (Man City), Leander Dendoncker (Anderlecht), Marouane Fellaini (Belgium), Axel Witsel (Tianjin Quanjian), Youri Tielemans (Monaco), Thorgan Hazard (Borussia Monchengladbach), Nacer Chadli (West Brom), Yannick Carrasco (Dalian Yifang), Eden Hazard (Chelsea), Adnan Januzaj (Real Sociedad).

Forwards: Christian Benteke (Crystal Palace), Michy Batshuayi (Chelsea), Romelu Lukaku (Man Utd), Dries Mertens (Napoli).

 

21 May 2018