Manchester United midfielder Marouane Fellaini is expected to play for Belgium in their World Cup qualifiers against Croatia and Wales, but he will wear a cast on his wrist to protect his injury. The player missed United's 2-1 win at Sunderland on Saturday because of this particular injury to his wrist and it had been feared he would be out of action until December.
Belgium coach Marc Wilmots said Fellaini had ligament damage and needed surgery but despite that he trained normally on Tuesday. Reports are suggesting Fellaini, who joined United from Everton on transfer deadline day for £27.5m, will delay the needed surgery until December.
An article on United's official website said: "Marouane Fellaini has trained with Belgium wearing a protective cast on his injured wrist. Although some reports suggest the midfielder faces an operation and a spell on the sidelines, the deadline-day arrival is due to play in a splint against Croatia and Wales in the World Cup qualifiers."
Group A leaders Belgium face Croatia away on Friday and Wales next Tuesday. The match against Croatia will be decisive for qualification, as Belgium are leading the Group A table on 22 points, five clear of second placed Croatia, and Fellaini and company would need a draw to secure a place at Brazil 2014. Here are the odds at Bet365:
Croatia win - 7/5
Draw - 11/5
Belgium win - 2/1
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