Belgium are hoping for a quick recovery over the weekend from first choice defenders Vincent Kompany and Thomas Vermaelen as both remain doubtful for their World Cup match against the United States on Tuesday. Anthony Vanden Borre was ruled out of the tournament on Friday after a scan revealed a crack in his fibula while back-up defender Laurent Ciman is also on the injury list as the team prepare for their last 16 match in Salvador. Vanden Borre will be out for at least six weeks, said coach Marc Wilmots via Twitter. His fellow right back Ciman has a groin strain.
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Belgium duo Vincent Kompany and Thomas Vermaelen may miss Belgium's last 16 clash against USA
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Kompany missed Belgium's clash against South Korea on Thursday
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Vermaelen is recovering from a hamstring injury
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Anthony Vanden Borre is out of the rest World Cup with a cracked fibula
Kompany continues to be troubled by a groin problem which @placeholder said he hoped would improve with rest over the weekend.