With Folarin Balogun suspended following a controversial red card, Ricardo Pepi stands on the brink of a significant start against Belgium. The 23-year-old forward has appeared in all four games so far and is being touted by teammates like Tyler Adams for his tenacity and ball-holding ability. mchezo.co.za
Coach Mauricio Pochettino is expected to weigh keeping the other starters intact or pairing Pepi with Haji Wright, similar to the tactical shift used against Australia. Pepi's recent form at PSV Eindhoven suggests he could capitalize on this moment.
