Lukaku skips Belgium’s US World Cup warm-up matches
Romelu Lukaku, Belgium’s all-time top scorer, will not join his national team for their upcoming World Cup warm-up matches in the United States. The Belgian football federation announced his absence, citing his focus on regaining fitness. Lukaku has had a challenging season at Napoli, struggling for playing time and recovering from injury. His absence adds to the list of unavailable players for coach Rudi Garcia.
Match highlights
- Romelu Lukaku will miss Belgium’s friendlies in the United States as he works on his fitness.
- The team will play the US in Atlanta on Saturday and face Mexico in Chicago on April 1.
- Lukaku has made only seven appearances for Napoli this season after being sidelined by injury.
- Coach Rudi Garcia is also without forwards Hans Vanaken and Leandro Trossard.
- Goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois is absent due to injury, while Kevin De Bruyne returns to the squad.
