After the latest round of international fixtures ahead of the World Cup, Dedryck Boyata’s chances of going to the World Cup might have just increased.
The defender is well known by many of us for having a few mistakes in him but, at the same time, it’s fair to say that we can see the talent he has got.
Indeed, if he can cut the errors out he could become a really strong defender with his pace and power obvious to see.
And, after Vincent Kompany came off in Belgium’s game with Portugal with injury issues, he might have a good chance of making Roberto Martinez’s final 23:
???? Dedryck Boyata played just under 40 minutes in Belgium’s 0-0 friendly against Portugal tonight. ???????? https://t.co/UJcolTP4xC
— Celtic Football Club (@CelticFC) June 2, 2018
Let’s see how our fans reacted to this:
Boyata is thee most underrated player at CELTIC, he will learn from previous mistakes and become a top top player.
— Michael McCahill (@MickMcCahill) June 2, 2018
He is a too player; that’s why he’s included in Belgian squad. it
— enattendanthector (@c67cb11f14b0422) June 2, 2018
Incredible player
— mark (@mark_labbet) June 2, 2018
world class player, £25mill minimum, amazing !
— Tony Cassidy (@TonyCassidy123) June 2, 2018
Nice one big De-Bo….with kompany injured and vermaelen semi-retired he might just creep into the first 11
— Martin Gordon (@MartinGordon7) June 2, 2018
Yeah still don’t like him that much
— Antony Skiffington (@AntonySkiffing2) June 2, 2018
As the famous Ali G shout goes Boyata sha
— craig meechan (@craigymeecs) June 2, 2018
And H (@houndsecho )
Dedryck Boyata on the wing . . . with Kieran Tieney looking quite the ting … Loops & Tings (H , it’s no disrespect just The Wee Man
— Electric Cocoa (@GallusGatsby) June 3, 2018
The Verdict
We know most of our players going to the tournament but Boyata’s summer destination is still unconfirmed.
He has a chance, though, and with this news around Kompany he might just go to Russia as well.
Fingers crossed for him.
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