Waseige - ruled out van Kerckhoven (Allsport).
VAN KERCKHOVEN OUT OF TUNISIA CLASH
By PA Sport Staff
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Schalke defender Nico van Kerckhoven will miss
Belgium's Group H clash with Tunisia on Monday, coach Robert Waseige has
confirmed.
Van Kerckhoven missed the 2-2 draw with hosts Japan last week and is unlikely
to be fit in time for the game at Oita.
"We cannot take any risks, and we shouldn't expect miracles," said Red
Devils boss Waseige.
"He's recovering well, but not fast enough to let him start against
Tunisia."
However, Glen de Boeck has returned to full training.
Waseige will leave his post to become Standard Liege coach after the finals
and Belgian football association (KBVB) president Jan Peeters has outlined the
profile of his successor.
After a meeting with the KBVB's Executive Committee, Peeters said: "The new
coach has to be free of contract obligations, have Belgian nationality and has
to have a coaching diploma from the association.
"Up until now, no direct contacts have been made and they will have to wait
until the squad returns from Japan."
Excelsior Mouscron coach Hugo Broos, Anderlecht coach Aime Antheunis and
former Belgian international Rene Vandereycken are leading contenders for the
role.
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