Soccer-Belgium turn to Eden Hazard, Portugal make two changes


Soccer Football - Euro 2020 - Portugal Training - La Cartuja Stadium, Seville, Spain - June 26, 2021 Portugal's Cristiano Ronaldo during training REUTERS/Marcelo Del Pozo

SEVILLE (Reuters) -Belgium coach Roberto Martinez put his faith in captain Eden Hazard for Sunday's Euro 2020 last-16 game with holders Portugal despite the player's long injury problems.

Hazard, who has missed most of the last two seasons with Real Madrid with frequent fitness troubles, started on the bench in Belgium's first two games at the tournament, although he played 90 minutes in the 2-0 win over Finland.

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