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INGLEWOOD, Calif. (AP) – Belgium midfielder Youri Tielemans was left out of the starting lineup for Friday’s game. world cup<\/span> In the quarterfinal match against Spain, he was injured during pre-match warm-ups.<\/p>\n

Hans Vanaken started in place of Tielemans, dealing another blow to the Red Devils’ depth.<\/p>\n

Tielemans is Belgium’s captain and plays a key role in the team’s attack and defense. Aston Villa midfielder scored two goals in the match Belgium came from behind to win 3-2<\/span> Defeated against Senegal in the round of 32.<\/p>\n

Vanaken came on as a substitute and scored the goal. Belgium defeats USA 4-1<\/span> on monday. He replaced Amadou Onana, who will miss the remainder of the World Cup with a torn knee ligament.<\/p>\n

Belgium also entered the World Cup without defender Zeno De Basto, who was forced to withdraw from his club Sporting Lisbon with a leg injury.<\/p>\n

Kevin De Bruyne returned to the Belgian squad against Spain after missing the win over the United States.<\/p>\n

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See more of AP’s World Cup coverage here<\/span><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n


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