Alderweireld worry of threat posed by Wales’s Bale, ahead of Euro 2016 quarter-final
Toby Alderweireld is expecting tougher test against Wales in the Euro 2016 quarter-final, and Belgium have to keep close eye on Gareth Bale.
Alderweireld scored the opening goal against Hungary, and the flurry late goal earned them an impressive 4-0 victory to qualify for the last-8 of European Championships.
Alderweireld worry of threat posed by Wales’s Bale, ahead of Euro 2016 quarter-final
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And now he is relishing the prospect of facing Bale and Co in the next round.
“I think we’re getting better now, improving with every game. That was another good win, but we have done anything yet.
“We are in the quarter-finals and we have to work hard to proceed, because Wales are going to be tough opponents.
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“It was a wonderful win against Hungary. People expect a lot from Belgium and we had a bit of pressure on our shoulders after the first game when we lost [to Italy].”
Hazard put his club form behind to provide cutting edge against Belgium, and Alderweireld has backed his national Captain to do even better things.
“Yes, he’s one of the best players in the world, with his all round game,” he said. “He is great at everything. Wales are better than Hungary so it’s going to be tough to go through.”
“It was his best game for Belgium,” said Alderweireld. “His confidence is growing, he’s working hard to show what he can do and help the team and I think he was fantastic.
“When he plays like that he’s one of the best players in the world – he can compete with anyone. Hopefully he can keep this level up in this tournament.”
It’s more what he does during the game,” added the former Southampton man. “When something important happens he will come and say something, but not as much as Kompany.”