Belgian here, you guys are right about pretty much everything.
Our biggest problems:
- No fullbacks. In the world cup we used Vertonghen & Alderweireld while we had Kompany, Vermaelen & Van Buyten in the middle. But Van Buyten has retired, Kompany is out and Vermaelen is just back from injury and might get injured anytime. DeNayer has to replace Kompany now, but it's a risk considering how little experience he has on the big stage. But if anyone else gets injured then we're really in trouble.
- We're EXTREMELY reliant on De Bruyne. If KDB isn't playing, our offence is just horribly uninspiring. I really hope Hazard can finally start showing his talent in the National team. Usually he'll make 1-3 good/great moves in the match while being invisible throughout.
i'm hoping Carrasco gets to start because of this though. He's great on the wing and will create chances. Hazard+KDB+Carrasco could be lethal. And as always Mertens is amazing as a supersub in the last 30-40 mins.
- Talented strikers, but none of them are worldclass (yet).
* Lukaku has been banging in goals again, but he seems a little out of form atm. And he has never really fit in with our playing style. Usually not good against a defending team (which will be everyone against us i think).
* Benteke was our main striker, but missed the WC due to injury. He's been struggling at Liverpool while still scoring a few goals. He's usefull because he can head in KDB crosses and hold up play for KDB/Hazard to get a shot off.
* Batshuayi seems be playing pretty well at OM, but i haven't really been watching and he hasn't played enough games with us to judge him properly. Bit of an unknown for me.
* Origi: Would be my main choice to start. Has improved a lot under Klopp. Good at combining with Hazard & KDB which is why he'd be my main choice.
- Inexperienced(bad) coach
Wilmots is very good motivator and he's managed to get and keep a very good atmosphere and teamspirit in the team. This is great.
Tactically he's got nothing to offer though.
My preferred lineup:
Courtois
DeNayer Alderweireld Lombaerts Vertonghen
Dembéle Naingolan
Carrasco KDB Hazard
Origi
Our biggest problems:
- No fullbacks. In the world cup we used Vertonghen & Alderweireld while we had Kompany, Vermaelen & Van Buyten in the middle. But Van Buyten has retired, Kompany is out and Vermaelen is just back from injury and might get injured anytime. DeNayer has to replace Kompany now, but it's a risk considering how little experience he has on the big stage. But if anyone else gets injured then we're really in trouble.
- We're EXTREMELY reliant on De Bruyne. If KDB isn't playing, our offence is just horribly uninspiring. I really hope Hazard can finally start showing his talent in the National team. Usually he'll make 1-3 good/great moves in the match while being invisible throughout.
i'm hoping Carrasco gets to start because of this though. He's great on the wing and will create chances. Hazard+KDB+Carrasco could be lethal. And as always Mertens is amazing as a supersub in the last 30-40 mins.
- Talented strikers, but none of them are worldclass (yet).
* Lukaku has been banging in goals again, but he seems a little out of form atm. And he has never really fit in with our playing style. Usually not good against a defending team (which will be everyone against us i think).
* Benteke was our main striker, but missed the WC due to injury. He's been struggling at Liverpool while still scoring a few goals. He's usefull because he can head in KDB crosses and hold up play for KDB/Hazard to get a shot off.
* Batshuayi seems be playing pretty well at OM, but i haven't really been watching and he hasn't played enough games with us to judge him properly. Bit of an unknown for me.
* Origi: Would be my main choice to start. Has improved a lot under Klopp. Good at combining with Hazard & KDB which is why he'd be my main choice.
- Inexperienced(bad) coach
Wilmots is very good motivator and he's managed to get and keep a very good atmosphere and teamspirit in the team. This is great.
Tactically he's got nothing to offer though.
My preferred lineup:
Courtois
DeNayer Alderweireld Lombaerts Vertonghen
Dembéle Naingolan
Carrasco KDB Hazard
Origi