Tottenham's Belgian duo Jan Vertonghen and Mousa Dembele have urged World Cup referees to give greater protection to team-mate Eden Hazard. Playmaker Hazard was given a torrid time by Algeria’s defenders before setting up the Red Devils’ winner in last week’s come-from-behind 2-1 win. Belgium’s golden generation will qualify for the last 16 with victory over Fabio Capello’s Russia in Rio on Sunday, with Felix Brych of Germany to officiate, and Dembele said: ‘Everybody knows Eden is an unbelievable talent and we also know he is going to get kicked. I hope the referees protect him a bit.’ Target: Eden Hazard was on the receiving end of some meaty challenges against Nigeria
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Chelsea forward was targeted by Algeria during Belgium's 2-1 victory
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Spurs pair Vertonghen and Dembele want referees to protect Hazard
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Belgium face Russia in Group H second game on Sunday
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