Belgium coach Roberto Martinez shared his expectations of the 1/8-final match against Japan.

Before the preparations for the 1/8 finals match of the 2018 World Cup against Japan, the coach of the Belgian national team talked with reporters.

"The victory over England gave us a lot of great impressions," Martinez said.. - First and foremost, this concerns the fact that our young players have shown that they are ready for serious trials, and this can not but rejoice. Also I have good news about our experienced football players. Lukaku is completely healthy, the last training he has worked in the general group. Also everything is in order with the health of the Company and Vermaelen.

This is very good news on the eve of the fight against Japan - a team of technical and organized. At the stage of the playoffs, any surprises are possible, but our team is self-confident and full of energy. And my task as a coach is to keep the guys confident in their abilities ".

Match Belgium - Japan will be held on July 2 in Rostov-on-Don. Beginning at 21:00 Kyiv time.

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