A first-half injury to Marouane Fellaini overshadowed the thrilling match as Belgium eked out a 4-3 win over Bosnia & Herzegovina in the World Cup qualifiers.
The international break often throws up some personnel issues for the clubs. And as the game started, Marouane Fellaini became a victim of the same. The Belgian had to be brought off the pitch after just 23 minutes in what looks like a knee injury and is sure to keep the player out for a considerable period of time.
Jose Mourinho would surely be angry at Fellaini’s injury, with Paul Pogba already out. The numbers in the midfield will now be restricted further, that too ahead of the crucial fixture against Liverpool. Fans expressed their frustration towards Roberto Martinez, who played the midfielder despite already suffering a knock.
FELLAINI HAS INJURED HIS LEFT KNEE GUYS
— Admin Rashford (@twtmanutd) October 7, 2017
Fellaini injured. Our season is over
— Aoife ‘FIFA’ Turner (@AoifeTurner) October 7, 2017
Fellaini has gone off injured for Belgium! ? pic.twitter.com/vFRpvq5d61
— Full Time DEVILS (@FullTimeDEVILS) October 7, 2017
Martinez knew united had a huge game next and he plays fellaini in a friendly when he already has a knock now it could be ligament damage
— football daley (@footballdaley) October 7, 2017
Marouane Fellaini has come off injured against Bosnia. Meanwhile in Manchester… pic.twitter.com/00Gbx4MfsW
— BenchWarmers ⚽️ (@BeWarmers) October 7, 2017
Fellaini subbed off due to injury, this is why I hate international breaks.
— José (@MourinhoMindset) October 7, 2017
Fellaini gone off injured in 20 mins. Why was he even played? They already qualified
— Dan Butterworth (@dan_bambam) October 7, 2017
Marouane Fellaini substituted after 29 mins of Belgium’s qualifier with Bosnia after picking up a knee injury. Mourinho will be thrilled.
— Rob Dawson (@RobDawsonESPN) October 7, 2017
Fellaini ligament damage, his season is done. ?
— SemperFiUnited (@SemperFiUnited) October 7, 2017
Marouane Fellaini off with an injury. Hello, Jose? #mufc pic.twitter.com/N4Ca6kVPmO
— Kristof Terreur ? (@HLNinEngeland) October 7, 2017
There was some elaborate update on the injury as well.
First diagnosis: strain on the inside of the left knee, with possible further damage to a ligament. Scan will determine the full extent. Fellaini didn’t leave the stadium on crutches, though. #mufc
— Kristof Terreur ? (@HLNinEngeland) October 7, 2017
On the other hand, Michy Batshuayi marked his first start for the Belgium National Team with a goal and the fans seem to enjoy the striker’s overall performance while also appreciating Jan Vertonghen’s display as well as the Tottenham man became the joint-highest capped player for Belgium.
Batshuayi equalises for Belgium ?
— ♛ King Bakayoko ♛ (@KingBakayoko) October 7, 2017
Jan Vertonghen has scored his 8th goal in his record 96th game for Belgium.
Making up for his mistake in the best way possible. ? pic.twitter.com/XL5hPqFN5b
— Squawka Football (@Squawka) October 7, 2017
remember when liverpool fans thought Matip>Vertonghen
— Alex (@CocoLameIa) October 8, 2017
#thfc defender Jan Vertonghen becomes the joint most capped Belgian with 96 appearances. https://t.co/Wz8YE3OTEg
— Hotspur Related (@HotspurRelated) October 7, 2017