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Tielemans injury rocks Belgium's World Cup quarter-final
10 Jul
Summary
- Youri Tielemans injured during pregame warmups for the World Cup quarterfinal.
- Hans Vanaken replaced the injured captain in Belgium's starting lineup.
- Belgium faces Spain with multiple player injuries impacting depth.
Belgium's World Cup quarterfinal match against Spain on Friday saw a critical lineup change as midfielder Youri Tielemans was injured during pregame warmups. The team captain, a vital player for both offense and defense, was forced out of the starting XI.
Hans Vanaken was inserted into the lineup to replace Tielemans, a move that further tested Belgium's squad depth. The Red Devils were already contending with other player absences.
Amadou Onana has been ruled out for the remainder of the World Cup due to a torn knee ligament, and defender Zeno Debast has been unavailable with a leg injury. Kevin De Bruyne, however, returned to the lineup after resting during the previous match against the US. The match's play-by-play indicated a game in progress with fouls, saves, and a goal scored by Spain.
Spain took a 1-0 lead in the first half with a goal from Fabián Ruiz. Thibaut Courtois made several key saves for Belgium, while Spain's Lamine Yamal had multiple attempts. The game also saw periods of delay due to injuries and a drinks break.
