Wales will tackle Belgium within the Nations League tonight as they proceed their preparations for the 2022 World Cup.
Robert Web page’s males are desperate to impress at this winter’s showpiece tournament however have simply two video games to positive tune their techniques earlier than heading to Qatar.
Wales face Belgium after which Poland within the Nations League throughout the present worldwide break.
The Dragons are backside of Group A4 and are but to win. They’ll want two huge performances this week to keep away from being relegated from the highest teams.
However they face an enormous job on their journey to Brussels with Belgium the second ranked workforce on the planet and among the many favourites for glory this winter.
Belgium v Wales: talkSPORT protection
This Nations League Group A4 tie will happen on Thursday, September 22.
It’s being held on the King Baudouin Stadium in Brussels and can kick off at 7:45pm UK time.
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Belgium v Wales: Staff information
Wales have known as up Birmingham teenager Jordan James following an hamstring harm to Joe Allen.
Tottenham defender Ben Davies can be out with a small leg fracture.
Wales are additionally with out injured midfielders Aaron Ramsey and Harry Wilson and goalkeeper Adam Davies.
In the meantime, the hosts will probably be with out Romelu Lukaku and Divock Origi as a result of accidents.
Wales squad
- Goalkeepers: Wayne Hennessey, Danny Ward, Tom King
- Defenders: Neco Williams, Rhys Norrington-Davies, Ben Cabango, Joe Rodon, Chris Mepham, Ethan Ampadu, Chris Gunter, Connor Roberts
- Midfielders: Sorba Thomas, Jordan James, Joe Morrell, Dylan Levitt, Rubin Colwill, Jonny Williams, Matthew Smith
- Forwards: Wes Burns, Dan James, Kieffer Moore, Mark Harris, Luke Harris, Gareth Bale, Brennan Johnson, Rabbi Matondo, Tyler Roberts
Belgium squad
- Goalkeepers: Koen Casteels, Thibaut Courtois, Simon Mignolet, Matz Sels
- Defenders: Toby Alderweireld, Dedryck Boyata, Zeno Debast, Jason Denayer, Wout Faes, Brandon Mechele, Arthur Theate, Jan Vertonghen, Timothy Castagne, Thomas Meunier, Alexis Saelemaekers
- Midfielders: Yannick Carrasco, Thorgan Hazard, Kevin De Bruyne, Leander Dendoncker, Amadou Onana, Youri Tielemans, Hans Vanaken, Axel Witsel
- Forwards: Michy Batshuayi, Charles De Ketelaere, Eden Hazard, Dodi Lukebakio, Dries Mertens, Lois Openda, Leandro Trossard
Belgium v Wales: What has been stated?
Gareth Bale is vulnerable to lacking Wales’ Nations League sport in Belgium, regardless of planning for a transatlantic sprint to hitch the squad.
Boss Web page stated: “We haven’t gone into the element of it but, however all we all know is he will probably be affected by it.
“He isn’t going to land till Tuesday and we now have to get him from Heathrow.
“There will probably be a variety of planning near to, ‘is he going to be prepared for the primary sport towards Belgium?’
“If not, clearly then we’d have to go away it for the Poland sport.
“However his security and well being is a very powerful factor, so we must handle that.
“We wish him in prime situation, we don’t need him fatigued going into video games and operating the danger of harm.”
Belgium v Wales: Match details
- Of their final 13 away matches, Wales have both stored a clear sheet (six occasions) or conceded not less than twice (seven occasions), transport 18 targets.
- Belgium are the main scorers within the UEFA Nations League with 37 targets, scoring in each sport. The Belgians have additionally shipped 23 targets, with the 60 targets of their matches essentially the most of any nation.
- Wales have misplaced three of their final 5 matches (W1 D1), shedding 3-2 to the Netherlands final day trip. They haven’t misplaced consecutive video games since June 2021 on the Euros finals towards Italy and Denmark.
- Belgium have gained 4 of their final 10 matches (D3 L3), having gained eight of their earlier 10 (D1 L1). Their earlier three defeats earlier than this run got here throughout a run of 38 matches.
- Since beating Belgium 3-1 at EURO 2016, Wales are winless in three matches towards Belgium (D2 L1).
- Belgium have by no means misplaced a house match towards Wales in seven earlier conferences on residence soil (W4 D3), successful 3-1 in the newest sport at Den Dreef in March 2021.
- Belgium striker Michy Batshuayi has been concerned in 5 targets in his final six appearances for Belgium (3 targets, 2 assists), together with an help towards Wales in June.
- Brennan Johnson has scored in his final two appearances for Wales – his first two targets for the Welsh – though hasn’t ended on the successful aspect in both (D1 L1).
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