KEVIN DE BRUYNE is carrying the can for Belgium's World Cup meltdown.
The Manchester City midfielder's increasingly erratic behaviour is being viewed as a sign that there are rifts in Roberto Martinez's squad after a lucky 1-0 win over Canada was followed by a 2-0 defeat to Morocco.
De Bruyne performed well below his usual standards in both games and has cut an unhappy figure in Qatar.
When he was asked in the build-up to the clash with Morocco whether the Red Devils could win the World Cup, he answered: "No chance - we're too old."
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