Martinez apparently has Vertonghen at LB and Chadli at RB against Mbappe and friends. Well, he's going to look like an idiot or a genius. I like it as a fan because it's been wide open so far.
If Belgium go and win the thing I will always feel it will be despite of Martinez, not because of Martinez. Just look at the players they have. (Formatting of this has become screwed up as on mobile!)
Mousa's looked off it, unfortunately. Rather like the FA Cup semi-final, Pogba's got his number so far. As much as we all love him, it's the right time to wish him well in pastures new.
I don't think that Martinez has helped him with that system. Got it right in the last game, then changed it. I understand that Meunier's suspended, but why change the tactics?
Dembele keeps getting caught, has committed 4 fouls and has looked a shadow of his best. Chadli has reverted to the version we let go. Fellaini has just reverted to type after surprising the world for a couple of games. With Hazard and DeBruyne pretty much getting overrun, it's difficult to see BelSpurs coming back into this.
DeBruyne leads a charmed life with the commentators. He makes any number of mistakes tonight but doesn't get criticised.
Belgium need full backs. A lot of talented players - but they can't be arranged into a team properly. France have good players in every position - and reserves in every position too.
IF we make it through, I cannot see any way that we will beat a France team with Kante, Mbappe et al on this form.
As much as France have defended well, Lukaku's been poor in a big game again. For such a big powerful bloke, he just doesn't do enough.
