FIFA World Cup 2018: Hazard expects solid and energetic performance from Belgium
Updated On: 08 June, 2018 09:35 AM IST | Brussels | AFP
That's what Hazard expects from Belgium if they have to sizzle in Russia; after midfielder scores and provides assists in team's 3-0 win over Egypt

Belgium's Eden Hazard (right) celebrates with teammates after scoring during a friendly against Egypt in Brussels on Wednesday. Pics/AFP
Eden Hazard scored once and assisted another goal in a 3-0 pre-World Cup friendly win over Egypt on Wednesday that gave worried Belgium fans hope of a promising World Cup campaign. Drawn in Group 'G' containing England, Tunisia and tournament debutants Panama, Belgium are expected to cruise into the second round of the June 14-July 15 showpiece. However embattled coach Roberto Martinez has yet to win over fans, and is sweating over the fitness of key defenders Thomas Vermaelen (thigh) and Vincent Kompany (groin), both injured.
Chelsea star Hazard, who survived a kick to his knee in the opening minute, forcing him off at half-time, said it was a performance Belgium would have to repeat in Russia if they want to progress. "I came off at half-time because I took a knock to my knee, but there's nothing to worry about, it will be better tomorrow," he said.
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