Mark van Bommel backs Lammens as Belgium line up against Turkey
Under the bright lights of Izmir’s stadium, the Diables rouges prepare for a pivotal clash with Turkey. Goalkeeper Senne Lammens is confirmed between the posts, while Jeremy Doku returns to the right flank alongside Diego Moreira as Mark van Bommel finalises his bold lineup.
Belgium’s starting eleven
Mark van Bommel has made strong choices for the eleven, confirming Lammens despite the option to drop him. Romain Van der Pluym, the special envoy in Izmir and Anderlecht specialist, reported the decision. Van Bommel, who understands human management, preferred Lammens over his rivals for this key encounter.
Lammens’ club situation at Manchester United is uncertain, with coach Michael Carrick having left on Thursday. Nevertheless, the national selector kept him as starter.
Turkey’s lineup and tactical choices
Van Bommel described the offensive trio of Doku, Kevin De Bruyne and Moreira as the puzzle’s solution to support Charles De Ketelaere, noting none of the names were surprises. He praised Doku’s known attributes and Moreira’s intensity and runs.
Mika Godts and Dodi Lukébakio were the notable omissions, while van Bommel chose continuity up front. For left back he opted for Maxim De Cuyper over Joaquin Seys, valuing De Cuyper’s previous experience against Turkey and his offensive profile.
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Nicolas Raskin will replace Roméo Lavia in midfield, completing the Belgian XI of Lammens; Castagne, Ngoy, Mechele, De Cuyper; Raskin, Youri Tielemans; Moreira, De Bruyne, Doku; Charles De Ketelaere.
Turkey’s coach also left Hakan Calhanoglu out, preferring Kökçu on the wing. Ünal, a former Genk player, leads the attack alongside Yilmaz, with Arda Güler on the bench for the start.
The Turkish XI is Çakir; Aydin, Demiral, Kabak, Kadioglu; Yuksek, Kökçu; Akgun, Guler, Yilmaz; Ünal.
Three minutes in Izmir give the Red Devils control, Lammens undisputed
Pas de Godts mais bien Lammens.
The Sports Football bulletin, marked Discover, will broadcast the Diables rouges composition live at 18:00.