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Belgium boss Roberto Martinez vows not to follow Antonio Conte's lead by playing Chelsea playmaker Eden Hazard as a 'false nine'

Roberto Martinez has rejected the idea of following Antonio Conte's lead and deploying Eden Hazard as a 'false nine'.

Hazard has been asked to operate through the centre by Chelsea at times this season with Alvaro Morata out of form and Michy Batshuayi out of favour.

It is not a role he enjoys, however, and Martinez promised his star man: 'Eden is not a false nine for me.

Eden Hazard will not be used by Belgium as a 'false nine', insists boss Roberto Martinez
Eden Hazard will not be used by Belgium as a 'false nine', insists boss Roberto Martinez
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku is set to lead the line for Belgium at the World Cup
The Red Devils have an array of striking options including Romelu Lukaku and Michy Batshuayi
Michy Batshuayi has excelled leading the line for Dortmund since his loan switch

'Chelsea can work with guys like Pedro around him but with us we have Romelu Lukaku, Michy Batshuayi, even Dries Mertens who can play there.