Euro Blues - Quarter Finals Preview
A lot of excitement was served in the previous round of the tournament despite the exit of four Chelsea players but there could be even more as Belgium come up against a Wales team that have defied odds to take their place at the knockout stages of a major tournament since 1952.
Eden Hazard shun impressively as Belgium cruised into last eight with a 4:0 win and looks set to help Belgium secure a place in the last four .He has declared himself fit to play in Lille for the first time since he joined Chelsea amid reports of a minor knock sustained against Hungary.Wales with top performers Aaron Ramsey and Gareth Bale in the ranks needed a late own goal to secure passage to the last eight though the finished as group leaders ahead of England.
Thibaut Courtois has accrued three consecutive clean sheets since he conceded twice against Italy and will set a new record with another shut-out against Wales.
Antonio Conte's Italy however are set to tackle what could perhaps be there highest hurdle so far in the tournament coming up against World Champions Germany who are yet to concede in France and dispatched Northern Ireland 3:0 last time out.Italy knocked out current holders Spain enroute to the last eight and could yet pull off another Conte masterminded surprise.
We wish them the best!