'Unfit' Lukaku named in Belgium squad for World Cup
Romelu Lukaku was selected in the Belgium squad for the World Cup announced on Thursday despite coach Roberto Martinez admitting the Inter Milan striker was "medically unfit".
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’Unfit’ Lukaku named in Belgium squad for World Cup
TUBIZE, Belgium: Romelu Lukaku was selected in the Belgium squad for the World Cup announced on Thursday despite coach Roberto Martinez admitting the Inter Milan striker was “medically unfit.” Lukaku has played just twice for Inter since the end of August because of a hamstring injury. He returned briefly in October but suffered a recurrence of the problem. “Romelu is medically unfit, I think that’s quite clear,” Martinez said as he revealed his 26-man squad for Qatar.
Lukaku, Hazard included in Belgium squad for World Cup
:Belgium coach Roberto Martinez has included injured striker Romelu Lukaku and playmaker Eden Hazard in his 26-man squad for the World Cup in Qatar, saying he will give the former "every second" to regain his fitness for the tournament.
Belgium coach Martinez leaving Lukaku decision until last minute
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Belgium is hopeful Lukaku will be fit for World Cup after 'setback'
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Belgium sweating over Romelu Lukaku injury 'setback'
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