Charles De Ketelaere
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Scores twice, adds assist in win
De Ketelaere scored two goals and assisted once from three shots and three chances created in Monday's 4-1 win against USA.
Analysis: De Keteleare left his initial struggles behind and emerged with a massive performance against the hosts, capitalizing on a pair of close-range opportunities in the ninth and 33rd minutes, respectively, and earning a rather fortuitous assist when the ball bounced off him towards Hans Vanaken in the 57th. The Atalanta attacker had looked uncomfortable in a No. 9 spot before this game, but the latest outing may strengthen his chances of retaining that spot ahead of Romelu Lukaku. Nonetheless, the next round will bring a tough challenge against Spain, the only team yet to concede a goal in the current World Cup.
Starts, off at half
De Ketelaere recorded two crosses (zero accurate) and one tackle in Wednesday's 3-2 win versus Senegal.
Analysis: De Ketelaere would start for Belgium on Wednesday, but struggled in his time on the field, recording two crosses and not a single shot despite a forward role. That said, he has yet to earn a goal contribution this World Cup despite three starts at forward. This will bring some debate for if Romelu Lukaku should start in the round of 16.
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