Striker of the national team of Belgium, Dris Mertens, shared his expectations from the match of the 1/8 finals of the 2018 World Cup against Japan.

In preparation for the match 1/8 finals against Japan striker team of Belgium talked with reporters.

"I am happy that I participate in the final tournament of the World Cup and I want it to last as long as possible," Mertens said at a press conference. - But for this to start you need to overcome the national team of Japan. Underestimate this command will be a big mistake.

The Japanese defeated Colombia, they have excellent interaction in all lines, so the duel will not be easy. We are confident in our abilities, but we are well aware that there are no light rivals, and each match can be the last for us at the 2018 World Cup ".

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

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