It will be a physical battle against US: de Bruyne

Salvador (Brazil), June 29 (IANS/EFE) Belgium midfielder Kevin de Bruyne says their Round of 16 match in the World Cup against the United States here Tuesday will be a "physical battle".

"It will be a physical battle. US players are physically strong and they will try to use this against us," de Bruyne said, reports EFE.

He added that their friendly against US last year, which they won 4-2, is a good "reference".

--IANS/EFE

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