Timothy Castagne (Photo Credit: AP)
Euro 2020: Timothy Castagne suffered two facial fractures early in Belgium’s 3-0 victory over Russia.
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- Last Updated:June 13, 2021, 09:40 IST
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Belgium defender Timothy Castagne, who suffered two facial fractures early within the 3-0 victory over Russia at Euro 2020 on Saturday, has been dominated out of the remainder of the event, coach Roberto Martinez stated. The Leicester full-back clashed heads with Russia’s Daler Kuzyaev within the twenty sixth minute and was changed by Thomas Meunier, who then starred with a objective and an help. Taken to hospital, Castagne had assessments which revealed a “double eye socket fracture”, according to Martinez. It was the 25-year-old’s first major tournament.
But Martinez did say the ankle injury which forced centre-back Jan Vertonghen off late on was “less serious”.
“I caught my studs within the pitch,” said Benfica’s Vertonghen. “I’ve got a history of ankle injuries, so that’s why I always tape my ankles well. It’s going to be fine.”
Belgium have been already with out Manchester City playmaker Kevin De Bruyne, who suffered facial fractures in his membership’s Champions League remaining loss to Chelsea, and Borussia Dortmund midfielder Axel Witsel for the win over Russia in Saint Petersburg.
Captain Eden Hazard was solely match sufficient for an 18-minute cameo instead after an injury-hit season with Real Madrid.
Belgium, the world’s top-ranked facet, subsequent play Denmark in Copenhagen on Thursday earlier than concluding their Group B marketing campaign in opposition to Finland in Saint Petersburg on June 21.
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