Copy Germany, paste Belgium. Just like Die Mannschaft, the Red Devils have announced their 26-man World Cup squad, and what attracts our attention is the number of prolific players of African descent in it.From defence to attack and in between.The Magnificient African Seven embellish Germany’s World Cup squadThe most respected name is definitely Romelu Lukaku, the 29-year-old Inter Milan striker of Congolese descent. Albeit not in such good form, the former Chelsea target man will be looking to score as many goals as possible to push his national side to those expected heights and final knockout stage rounds.”Romelu is medically unfit, I think that’s quite clear,” coach Roberto Martinez said as he revealed his 26-man squad for Qatar. “Romelu is at the moment receiving treatment and is entering that period that until the 22nd of November – 24 hours before our first game – he has the opportunity to get himself fully fit.” Official. Here’s Belgium squad for the World Cup 🚨🇧🇪 #WorldCup2022Lukaku, De Ketelaere, Mertens and Trossard in. Divock Origi, out. pic.twitter.com/EVzMwemyGN— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) November 10, 2022 Besides Lukaku, Belgium’s attack will rely pretty much on Lois Openda (Morocco/Congo), and Michy Batshuayi (Congo), while the right flank will depend on Jeremy Doku’s (Ghana) run. Finally, the keys of the defensive midfield will be given to Amadou Onana (Senegal), the prolific Everton player whose about to make his first appearance at the major tournament for the Europeans.🚨 Arsenal midfielder Albert Sambi Lokonga has been LEFT OUT of the Belgium national team squad for the 2022 World Cup in Qatar, beginning later this month.Commiserations Sambi, chin up! 💪 #afc pic.twitter.com/zHmb0dqiFg— afcstuff (@afcstuff) November 10, 2022 Belgium start their Group F campaign against Canada on November 23. They will also face Morocco and 2018 runners-up Croatia.Kevin De Bruyne, Thibaut Courtois, Axel Witsel, Jan Vertonghen and Toby Alderweireld – who are on current Martinez’s list – were all key parts of the team that finished third in Russia four years ago.##NAJAVA_MECA_6798262##
