Christian Benteke will get more chances to impress
internationally after injury ended his FIFA World Cup dream, according to Paul
Lambert.
Aston Villa striker Benteke suffered a torn Achilles in
training earlier this week, ending his season and hopes of featuring at the
World Cup for Belgium later this year.
Belgium's qualification for the showpiece in Brazil
marked the first time that they have reached the finals since 2002, and Marc
Wilmots' men have been tipped to shine at the tournament.
Villa boss Lambert feels for his striker, but he believes
that Benteke will have chances in the future to make an impression on the
biggest stage.
"No one knew the extent of the injury and we had to
wait and see what it was," Lambert said.
"We were hoping it was just a strain but weren't
sure until he went to the hospital.
"He's okay at the moment but whether that's just a
feeling of shock I'm not sure.
"He knows he's going to miss the World Cup but he's
in a generation of Belgium players you think will qualify for more
tournaments."
Culled from Soccerway
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