De Bruyne to miss Belgium’s Euro opener against Russia
Coach Roberto Martinez welcomes back injured Chelsea star and captain Eden Hazard
07 June 2021 - 19:30
Belgium are not counting on Kevin De Bruyne being ready to play in their first European Championship group game against Russia in St Petersburg on Saturday, coach Roberto Martinez said on Monday.
The midfielder joined the rest of the Belgian squad on Monday at their base in Tubize but was sent straight for more medical tests, after a double facial fracture suffered in the Champions League final...
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