Thu Jun 30, 2016 1:39 pm
Belgium facing defensive crisis amid reports Jan Vertonghen has picked up an injury
30/06/16
BY PHIL SMITH
The Tottenham star is an integral part of the team
Belgium could be facing a defensive crisis amid reports that Jan Vertonghen has picked up an ankle injury during training.
With Thomas Vermaelen already suspended and Vincent Kompany joining Nicolas Lombaerts missing the tournament through injury, manager Marc Wilmots could have to field an inexperienced and untested back four.
Should Vertonghen miss the game, then younger brother of Romelu Lukaku, Jordan, could be drafted in.
The 21-year-old defender has just four international caps, making his debut last October in a qualifying win over Andorra.
An exciting talent and good going forward, there are question marks over his defensive positioning.