The Belgian captain has been named among the substitutes against the USMNT, with Jeremy Doku also starting on the bench. The high intensity match between the USA and Belgium is set to kick off at the Seattle stadium on Monday evening. However, what has raised concerns among fans is that Kevin De Bruyne is not included in the starting lineup.Kevin De Bruyne has been named among the substitutes against the USMNT. (AP Photo/Abbie Parr)The Belgian captain has been named among the substitutes against the USMNT, with Jeremy Doku also starting on the bench.According to DH Les Sports, Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia revealed before the game that the Napoli midfielder was one of three players who were not fully fit heading into the encounter.Even so, De Bruyne’s inclusion on the bench suggests the issue is not believed to be serious, and he could still be introduced later in the match to provide the kind of instant creativity and attacking spark Belgium may need.This story is being updated. Ojas Jaiswal is a Content Producer at Hindustan Times, currently working with the US Desk, where he covers a wide spectrum of American sports and global news developments. From high-intensity NFL moments on the field to the latest off-court NBA storylines, he specializes in delivering engaging, audience-driven stories that blend factual accuracy with compelling narratives.