(Video) Belgium send a ruthless five goal warning to Egypt ahead of their World Cup clash

Africa Today at 15:48

Khaled Hegazy

News Editor

Belgium crushed Tunisia 5-0 in Brussels on Saturday 6 Jun sending a fierce tactical warning to Egypt just nine days before their World Cup opener.

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An unforgiving attacking display

The European heavyweights did not just win, they absolutely dominated the pitch.

Belgium created five additional clear cut chances that went unconverted. Their offensive pressure was relentless, registering 12 shots on target against the Carthage Eagles.

Furthermore, they forced 14 corner kicks, averaging one every six minutes, and completed 569 passes, with an impressive 48% occurring directly in the final third.

A favorable historical blueprint

Despite this intimidating recent performance, the Pharaohs boast a surprisingly dominant historical record against the Red Devils.

In four previous meeting, Egypt has secured three victory. The winning streak began in 1999 with a solitary strike from playmaker Hazem Emam.

Six year later, the Egyptians delivered a stunning 4-0 thrashing in 2005, fueled by an Emad Moteab brace alongside goals from Ahmed Eid & Osama Hosny.

Most recently in 2022, Mostafa Mohamed & Mahmoud Hassan Trezeguet secured a 2-1 friendly triumph.

Belgium’s sole victory came during a 2018 World Cup warm up where they won 3-0.

The tactical challenge for Hossam Hassan

Analyzing the broader tactical picture, Hossam Hassan’s squad faces a distinct challenge in containing Belgium’s aggressive wing play and midfield rotations.

The modern Belgian setup thrives on rapid vertical transitions and suffocating high pressure. To survive the Group G opener, the Egyptian midfield must meticulously block passing lanes and deny service to the forwards ensuring their defensive block remains uncompromised against such dynamic ball circulation.

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