Good news for Sporting: star's comeback is being fast-tracked | OneFootball

Zeno Debast could be close to returning to action after several weeks on the sidelines. The Sporting defender has not played since 4 May, against Vitória de Guimarães, but the Belgian press reports that the international could be an option again in Belgium’s next World Cup match.

According to local media, , scheduled for Saturday, 27 June. The need has become even more significant after Ngoy’s sending-off in the goalless draw against Iran.

The same source also says there are few alternatives for the right side of the Red Devils’ central defence, which is why Zeno Debast’s physical progress is being monitored especially closely over the coming days.

After the draws against Egypt (1-1) and Iran (0-0), Belgium sit third in Group G of the World Cup, with two points. The Belgians are level on points with Iran and trail leaders Egypt by two points, meaning the clash with New Zealand could be decisive in the qualification race.

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