Belgium get Doku back but Lukaku out with hip problem
Man City winger Jeremy Doku missed the opening four matches of the new Nations League campaign in September and October due to injury.
Belgium's coach Mark van Bommel has welcomed the return of winger Jeremy Doku to the national team, stating that it presents an interesting challenge for selecting the starting lineup. Doku had missed the beginning of the Nations League campaign due to injury and illness during the World Cup. The Belgian coach expressed his pleasure at having Doku back in the squad and noted that all five wingers are capable of playing on either side.
However, Belgium will be without record goalscorer Romelu Lukaku, who is struggling with a hip problem. The coach confirmed that Lukaku is still able to train but has been mutually decided against inclusion in the lineup. Despite Lukaku's absence, Belgium remains third in Group A1 with six points, trailing leaders France by four points and second-placed Italy by one.
The top two teams will advance to the quarter-finals in March, where France will face Italy in Milan on Thursday.
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- Belgium get Doku back but Lukaku out with hip problem freemalaysiatoday.com
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