Marouane Fellaini News
The 32-year-old has been diagnosed with the deadly COVID-19 in the Chinese province of Jinan.
“We know all these players so well. We know them at a tactical level, we know what they are capable of doing and we know their individual qualities. I think it’s an advantage for our planning,” Chadli told a news conference after Belgium’s training session on the outskirts of Moscow.
Both Belgium and England secured their passage through to the round of 16, where they will face Japan and Colombia respectively
Rivaldo, who was part of Brazil`s World Cup winning team in 2002, is back
The Belgian international has played in England since 2008. He earlier figured for Everton before moving to Manchester United in 2013.
United triggered a one-year extension in the 30-year-old`s contract at the start of the year, but agreeing a deal beyond the end of the current campaign is proving difficult.
Belgium had already guaranteed qualification for next year's World Cup in Russia and Fellaini had missed United's Champions League victory against CSKA Moscow with a slight muscular injury.
After amassing 19 points from seven league games, United are second in the standings below neighbours Manchester City on goal difference.
Juan Mata, making his 200th Premier League appearance, gave United the lead after just three minutes, with Fellaini`s goals followed by a late tap in for Romelu Lukaku, who scored for the 11th time in 10 games.
Fellaini did not travel for the Group A game in Moscow after being caught on the back of his ankle by Shane Long during United`s 1-0 win at Southampton on Saturday.
Already missing six senior players, United lost Marouane Fellaini to suspension and Timothy Fosu-Mensah to injury during Thursday`s 0-0 draw at Manchester City.
Manchester United held on for a goalless draw in a feisty derby with Manchester City after midfielder Marouane Fellaini was sent off for a headbutt in the Premier League clash at the Etihad Stadium on Thursday.
Jose Mourinho praised Manchester United`s refusal to let fatigue get the better of them as they kept their top four bid on course with a 3-1 victory at Middlesbrough on Sunday.
Mata who broke the deadlock in the 56th minute before substitute Fellaini added a late second.
It is the first time Mourinho has lost three straight games within the same season since he was at Porto in 2002.
Under-fire Louis van Gaal got an Old Trafford life-line after helping Manchester United to a record equaling 12th FA Cup title in extra time against Crystal Palace on Saturday.
United will be favourites in the May 21 final, when they will encounter either Crystal Palace or Watford.
Having been under fire for several long months, Van Gaal now has a chance to finish a gruelling season by leading United to a first FA Cup triumph since 2004.
Manchester United`s injury problems are easing with Phil Jones, Antonio Valencia and Marouane Fellaini in contention to face West Bromwich Albion on Sunday, manager Louis van Gaal said.
A Diego Costa stoppage-time equaliser helps Chelsea salvage a point after Jesse Lingard stunner almost give Manchester United win at Stamford Bridge.
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