SOCHI (Russia), June 18, 2018 (News Wires) - Dedryck Boyata replaces the injured Vincent Kompany at the heart of the Belgium defence for their Group G opener against Panama on Monday. With Kompany and Thomas Vermaelen injured, Boyata was chosen to start in a talent-packed side that includes Manchester City's Kevin De Bruyne, Chelsea's Eden Hazard and Manchester United's Romelu Lukaku. Panama, who are playing their first ever World Cup match, start with a 4-1-4-1 formation with 37-year old striker Blas Perez, who scored the goal that secured their qualification, leading the line up front. England and Tunisia are also in Group G and play each other later on Monday.