Defender of the national team of Belgium Thomas Vermaelen will miss the opening match of the final tournament against Panama.

Thomas Vermaelen recovered from injury, but in the first match of the group tournament against Panama will not play.

"From a medical point of view, Vermaelen has fully recovered," coach of the national team of Belgium Roberto Martinez said at a press conference. - However, we decided not to risk them in the match in Sochi ".

Match Belgium - Panama will be held on June 18 in Sochi. The beginning at 18:00 Kiev time.

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