Brussels, July 1, 2021 (AFP) - Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard on Thursday were both absent from Belgium's final training session before their Euro 2020 quarter-final against Italy.

Captain Hazard and midfielder De Bruyne both hobbled off during Belgium's 1-0 last-16 win over Portugal last weekend.

De Bruyne is struggling with an ankle ligament injury, while Hazard has a hamstring problem, although the Real Madrid forward did participate in part of training Wednesday, according to Belgian media.

On Monday, coach Roberto Martinez said both players were "50/50" to feature against Italy in Munich on Friday.

"Kevin and Eden probably won't get 100% fit, but we will use every day to get them as fit as possible," he said.

Belgium are bidding to reach the semi-finals for the first time since 1980, when they lost to West Germany in the final.