Soccer-Belgium will give injured players time to make Euro 2024

Soccer Football - International Friendly - England v Belgium - Wembley Stadium, London, Britain - March 26, 2024 Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco before the match Action Images via Reuters/Matthew Childs/File Photo

(Reuters) - Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco will wait for several key players to recover from injury even if it means they miss the opening stages of the European Championship in Germany this month.

Veteran defender Jan Vertonghen, midfielder Youri Tielemans and defender Arthur Theate are being given time to play in the tournament because they are considered vital to Belgium’s cause, Tedesco said on Tuesday.