Lukaku to Miss Key Nations League Clash with Turkiye
Belgium’s national football team confirmed today that Romelu Lukaku will not participate in the upcoming Nations League match against Turkiye due to a hip injury. The striker will remain in Brussels to undergo treatment.
Lukaku’s absence raises questions about his availability for Belgium’s final game against Italy. The medical team is actively working to ensure he is fit for Sunday, but he currently remains a major doubt for that match as well.
As it stands, Nations League Group A is highly competitive, with France leading the group with 10 points, closely followed by Italy with seven points and Belgium trailing at six points. This Thursday will see pivotal matches featuring Italy against France and Belgium taking on Turkiye, followed by Belgium versus Italy and France versus Turkiye on Sunday evening.
Lukaku’s impact on the team is significant, as he is Belgium’s all-time top scorer with 94 goals from 135 senior appearances. A final decision regarding his fitness will be made on Friday, but the team has stated that they will not call up any additional players to fill his role. His absence could weigh heavily on Belgium’s chances of qualifying for the next stage of the tournament.
In recent months, Lukaku has played in Serie A with Inter, Roma, and most recently Napoli before moving to Fenerbahce in August.
