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Central defender Thomas Vermaelen will be staying with the Belgian Olympic team until the end of the tournament, despite his one-match suspension.

This was reported by Dutch newspaper Algemeen Dagblad on Monday.

Vermaelen conceded a red card during Belgium’s quarter final with Italy on Saturday, and will have to watch the semi final clash with Nigeria from the stands.

Vermaelen’s club, Ajax Amsterdam, hoped for a quicker return but this option appears to be ruled out.

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