The Red Devils gathered yesterday in Tubize for their World Cup campaign. In the evening they trained and King Filip Kevin de Bruyne and co. wave them off. This afternoon they board a plane to Kuwait for a mini internship, which will be concluded on Friday with an exhibition game against Egypt.
- 06h59. Travel day with new plane. Today the Red Devils leave the country. They set course for Kuwait to prepare for the hot Qatar in warmer places. They will leave from Zaventem at 12 o’clock with a new “Trident”, the name of the plane that brings the Red Devils to their destination. The aircraft will be presented at 10.30 am by RBFA and Brussels Airlines. After the press presentation, it will go to Kuwait at 12 noon. .
Travel day with new plane
Today the Red Devils leave the country. They set course for Kuwait to prepare for the hot Qatar in warmer places.
They will leave from Zaventem at 12 o’clock with a new “Trident”, the name of the plane that brings the Red Devils to their destination. The aircraft will be presented at 10.30 am by RBFA and Brussels Airlines.
After the press presentation, it will go to Kuwait at 12 noon.
- 06h58. Friday against Egypt in Kuwait. Immediately after Friday’s game in Kuwait, which will be played in the Jaber Al-Ahmad stadium in the capital, the Belgian selection will fly on to the base camp in Qatar. The first group match against Canada follows five days later. “This offers the opportunity to prepare for a major tournament in a specific way with a focus on the special interpretation of our time. Playing against an African opponent in a country in the Middle East meets all facets of our preparation,” said national coach Roberto Martinez. Also four years ago, a friendly match was played against Egypt in the run-up to the World Cup. In the King Baudouin Stadium, they won 3-0, after goals from Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard and Marouane Fellaini. Egypt was then still a World Cup participant, this time they are not even there in Qatar. In Russia they finished last in their group without points. .
Friday against Egypt in Kuwait
Immediately after Friday’s game in Kuwait, which will be played in the Jaber Al-Ahmad stadium in the capital, the Belgian selection will fly on to the base camp in Qatar. The first group match against Canada follows five days later.
“This offers the opportunity to prepare for a major tournament in a specific way with a focus on the special interpretation of our time. Playing against an African opponent in a country in the Middle East meets all facets of our preparation,” said national coach Roberto Martinez.
Also four years ago, a friendly match was played against Egypt in the run-up to the World Cup. In the King Baudouin Stadium, they won 3-0, after goals from Romelu Lukaku, Eden Hazard and Marouane Fellaini. Egypt was then still a World Cup participant, this time they are not even there in Qatar. In Russia they finished last in their group without points.
- 15-11-2022.
- 8:15 pm. Red Devils come together in Tubize for the World Cup campaign, King Filip comes to wish them good luck.
Red Devils come together in Tubize for the World Cup campaign, King Filip comes to wish them luck
- 6:19 pm. A dozen Devils trained for the first time today.
A dozen Devils trained for the first time today
- 5:25 pm. The first day of the Red Devils in Tubize.
The first day of the Red Devils in Tubize
- 4:55 pm. Faes: “Proud to be part of the selection”.
Faes: “Proud to be part of the selection”
- 16:54. Hazard: “Working to play 90 minutes”.
Hazard: “Working to play 90 minutes”
- 4:28 pm. End of press conference. The Red Devils have had their say, now it’s time to meet everyone on and off the pitch. If all goes well, the Red Devils will play the final of the World Cup on December 18. Immediately creating a good atmosphere is therefore the message with an intense month ahead. .
End press conference
The Red Devils have had their say, now it’s time to meet everyone on and off the field. If all goes well, the Red Devils will play the final of the World Cup on December 18. Immediately creating a good atmosphere is therefore the message with an intense month ahead.
- 16:22. Three or four man defense? “I don’t think the Devils will suddenly play at the back with the four of us,” Faes shares. “But also at Leicester we change between three and four players at the back. I am then on the left in defense and I am flexible there. I also have experience with a three-man defense in France.” .
Three or four man defense?
“I don’t think the Devils will suddenly play at the back with the four of us,” Faes shares.
“But also at Leicester we change between three and four players at the back. I am then on the left in defense and I am flexible there. I also have experience with a three-man defense in France.”
- 16h21. I feel very good in Leicester. It is therefore nice that the supporters support me. Now everyone also sees my matches, while the French league is watched less in Belgium. That is a big advantage for me, also with the national coach who said that I made a lot of progress. Wout Faes.
I feel very good in Leicester. It is therefore nice that the supporters support me. Now everyone also sees my matches, while the French league is watched less in Belgium. That is a big advantage for me, also with the national coach who said that I made a lot of progress.
Wout Faes
- 4:20 pm. The intensity is higher in England. You have to work hard at training and you also know the level in the competitions. That suits me, I think. Wout Faes.
The intensity is higher in England. You have to work hard at training and you also know the level in the competitions. That suits me, I think.
Wout Faes
- 16:19. Wout Faes is in shape and ready. “Of course I’m ready to play”, Wout Faes is confident. “I’m in good shape and will make it so difficult for the other defenders to get their place in the starting line-up.” .
Wout Faes is in shape and ready
“Of course I’m ready to play”, Wout Faes is confident. “I’m in good shape and will make it so difficult for the other defenders to get their place in the starting line-up.”
- 4:18 pm. I hope my status in England can make a difference to the national team. I will do my utmost in training and then we will see if there will be playing minutes at the World Cup. Wout Faes.
I hope my status in England can make a difference to the national team. I will do my utmost in training and then we will see if there will be playing minutes at the World Cup.
Wout Faes
- 4pm 17. I think my transfer and performances in the Premier League have secured me, despite few minutes with the Devils themselves. Wout Faes.
I think my transfer and performances in the Premier League have ensured that I am there, despite few minutes with the Devils themselves.
Wout Faes
- 4:00 pm Time for Wout Faes. Wout Faes takes Eden Hazard’s place. .
Time for Wout Faes
Wout Faes takes Eden Hazard’s place.
- 4:15 pm. I’m not going to change who I am or the way I play. . Eden Hazard.
I’m not going to change who I am or the way I play.
Eden Hazard
- 4:15 pm. It is possible that this will be the last major tournament for some players. That certainly motivates us to give everything again. Eden Hazard.
It is possible that this will be the last major tournament for some players. That certainly motivates us to give everything again.
Eden Hazard
- 4pm 13. Combative Hazard. “I realize very well that I miss match rhythm,” says Eden Hazard. “So the captain may have to sit on the bench now and then, but preferably not for too long,” he laughs. “Although you have to ask the national coach. I have a good relationship with everyone in the selection and we want to make the country proud, as a collective.” .
Combative Hazard
“I realize very well that I miss match rhythm,” says Eden Hazard. “So the captain may have to sit on the bench now and then, but preferably not for too long,” he laughs.
“Although you have to ask the national coach. I have a good relationship with everyone in the selection and we want to make the country proud, as a collective.”
- 4:08pm. Based on the last 2 seasons I may not earn to play, but based on the 15 before, I do. I haven’t forgotten playing football in 2 years. Eden Hazard.
Based on the past 2 seasons, I may not deserve to play, but based on the 15 before, I do. I haven’t forgotten playing football in 2 years.
Eden Hazard
