the Belgian selection arrived in Saint Petersburg (videos)

After a final training, the Red Devils have joined Saint Petersburg this Monday afternoon. This is where they will face the French team on Tuesday night in the semi-finals of the Russian World Cup.

Final adjustments in Dedovsk
                    
                

It is under heavy gray clouds that the Devils made their final preparation in the Dedovsk Training Sports Center. All players were present and the good mood was de rigueur. Unlike the French, the Belgians did not train at the Zenit Arena.

Arrive in Saint Petersburg
                    
                

The Belgians arrived around 3:45 pm in St. Petersburg. With the exception of Kevin De Bruyne and Roberto Martinez, who left to fulfill their media obligations, the selection stayed at the hotel to rest before the most important of the French-Belgian derbies.

Kevin De Bruyne wants to go end
                    
                

Kevin De Bruyne responded to journalists' questions at the press conference with his usual calm and serenity. The strategist from Manchester City wants to go all the way, just like his teammates. "It was not arrogant before the tournament to say we wanted to win the World Cup. Belgium is a good team and a dozen other teams could have said the same. You have to show your ambition if you want to win. In my opinion, it's impossible to win if you do not believe it from the start. We are here to go as far as possible and that is what we will try to do " explained De Bruyne before evoking the importance of Roberto Martinez. "He built something important around the potential of the team. It's been seven years since the team played together. He has managed to give us the confidence to win tournaments like the Euro or the World Cup. »

A unique chance for all of Belgium
                    
                

Roberto Martinez, meanwhile, showed confidence at the press conference. The national coach has particularly emphasized the factor 'team' which is according to him preponderant compared to different individualities. "This semifinal is a unique opportunity for the entire team and for all of Belgium. We have the opportunity to concretize the hard work done during these last 10-15 years to make emerge our talents " posed from the outset Martinez.

" I do not think that one will release the pressure did he then respond to a journalist who asked him if the team could change its attitude after the victory against Brazil. "It can not happen when you play a World Cup semi-final. France is a very similar team in Brazil in terms of individualities. When we meet teams, we know that we have to concentrate for 90 minutes.