BRUSSELS, – Belgium have known as up uncapped left again Diego Moreira to their squad for the beginning of their World Cup qualifying marketing campaign subsequent month, someday after FIFA authorised a change of nationality for the 20-year-old.
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Moreira was born in Belgium and performed at under-15 stage for them, however after that selected to compete for Portugal, that includes in March for his or her under-21 aspect in a 4-2 loss to England at The Hawthorns.
He has been persuaded to modify his allegiance by Belgium’s new coach Rudi Garcia, who on Tuesday named a 26-man squad for Group J qualifiers in opposition to North Macedonia in Skopje on June 6 and Wales in Brussels on July 9.
“He is a young but professional player who wants to commit himself to a sporting project. He has had an excellent season. So this is a signal for all young players who are doing well,” Garcia advised a press convention on Tuesday.
Kevin De Bruyne will proceed as captain regardless of his departure from Manchester Metropolis on the finish of the season.
“I have full confidence in De Bruyne and the choice he will make for his future. He had ten tremendous seasons at Manchester City,” Garcia added.
“He can be proud of what he has achieved. Kevin is one of the best footballers ever and is the conductor of the Red Devils.”
Aston Villa midfielder Amadou Onana returns from damage, however latest ankle surgical procedure retains Fulham full again Timothy Castagne out.
Squad:
Goalkeepers: Thibaut Courtois , Senne Lammens , Matz Sels , Maarten Vandevoort
Defenders: Zeno Debast , Maxim De Cuyper , Koni De Winter , Wout Faes , Brandon Mechele , Thomas Meunier , Diego Moreira , Arthur Theate
Midfielders: Kevin De Bruyne , Jorthy Mokio , Amadou Onana , Nicolas Raskin , Alexis Saelemaekers , Youri Tielemans , Hans Vanaken
Forwards: Charles De Ketelaere , Jeremy Doku , Malick Fofana , Romelu Lukaku , Dodi Lukebakio , Lois Openda , Leandro Trossard .