Euro 2020; Sad News For Belgium As They Miss Two Key Players For Their Opener Against Russia

Due to injury, Belgium will be without Kevin de Bruyne and Axel Witsel when they face Russia in their Euro 2020 opener on Saturday.

On Friday, the Belgian squad announced the news via their Twitter account.

In Manchester City’s 1-0 Champions League final loss to Chelsea last month, De Bruyne shattered his eye socket and nose.

Last week, the playmaker underwent minor surgery and just rejoined his Belgian teammates on Monday.

In the meantime, Axel Witsel is recovering from an Achilles tendon injury. Belgium are in Group B alongside Denmark, Finland and Russia.