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Lukaku to miss Belgium's World Cup opener, Hazard to start

Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku will miss his nation’s World Cup opener against Canada on Wednesday night and also could be sidelined for the second match against Morocco

NOVEMBER 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Romelu Lukaku injury update: Belgium World Cup star ruled out of first two group matches Belgium's plans for the 2022 World Cup have received a major setback with Romelu Lukaku ruled out of their opening two group games in Qatar.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

World Cup Viewer's Guide: Qatar loses opener, US up on Day 2

The first World Cup in the Middle East finally began Sunday night with a flashy opening ceremony and a loss by host Qatar against Ecuador

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Expected to miss first two games Lukaku (thigh) is going to miss Belgium's first two games of the World Cup Nov. 23 against Canada and Nov. 27 Morocco, according to Sky Sport Italy. He still awaits official word f...

Impact Lukaku has been trying to push through muscular injuries that have seen him miss all but two games since August, but now isn't likely to be available initially. Following a friendly loss to Egypt in the week before the tournament, Lukaku's absence isn't great news. In his place, Michy Batshuayi is likely to start as the center-forward. Fortunately, Belgium should be able to advance to the knockout rounds with or without Lukaku if all goes according to plan.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

World Cup 2022 Group F Team Guides: Belgium

This is likely the last chance for Belgium's golden generation to win the World Cup.

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

World Cup 2022 Group F Team Guides: Belgium

Club teams impacted Italy's failure to qualify for World Cup

A lack of respect for the national team contributed to Italy's failure to qualify for a second straight World Cup

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Trains individually Lukaku (thigh) trained separately from his teammates during Wednesday's session, the Belgian FA announced.

Impact Lukaku just joined his national side after traveling from Italy and has a little more work to do before he's cleared to start. While waiting for approval, Michy Batshuayi figures to start at center-forward for the Nov. 23 opener against Canada.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

World Cup 2022 odds: Harry Kane, Ronaldo, Mbappe Lead Golden Boot futures

With the 2022 World Cup around the corner, here's a look at the Golden Boot odds at FOX Bet for the best players.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

World Cup 2022 odds: Harry Kane, Ronaldo, Mbappe Lead Golden Boot futures

Traveling to join national team Lukaku (thigh) departed Italy on Tuesday to join the Belgian national team for World Cup preparation after initial scans showed sign of progress, according to Marco Barzaghi of Med...

Impact Lukaku still needs further assessment by national team coaches and doctors before he's cleared to start in the Nov. 23 opener against Canada. Until that happens, Michy Batshuayi is likely to start as the center-forward.

NOVEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Now focused on World Cup Lukaku (thigh) missed Sunday's 3-2 win over Atalanta but still made Belgium's roster for the World Cup, which was announced Nov. 10.

Impact Lukaku missed the final four matches before the World Cup and made just five appearances since returning to Inter Milan on loan and struggling with some tough injuries. At his best, Lukaku will be integral to Belgium's chances of advancing deep in the tournament in order to cover for some aging and/or struggling stars like Eden Hazard, Jan Vertonghen and Yannick Carrasco.

NOVEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Lukaku in Belgium's World Cup squad despite injury

Romelu Lukaku has been selected in Belgium’s 26-man squad for the World Cup even though the striker is carrying a left thigh injury and has played only five games for Inter Milan t...

NOVEMBER 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Roberto Martinez sets deadline for Romelu Lukaku to prove World Cup fitness Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku is at risk of missing the World Cup because of injury.

NOVEMBER 9, 2022 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Likely out for next three matches Lukaku (thigh) will take further tests next week, but "there's not much hope he will be ready even for the final game before the break," coach Simone Inzaghi informed.

Impact Lukaku quickly got hurt again after returning from a thigh injury and will not be rushed back in order to make it to Qatar. Edin Dzeko and Joaquin Correa will continue to fill in for him next to Lautaro Martinez.

NOVEMBER 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

MATCHDAY: Champions League reaches group-stage finale

The Champions League begins its final round of group matches with one group in particular set for a thrilling finale

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lukaku injured again in major World Cup concern for Belgium

Inter Milan striker Romelu Lukaku has sustained another hamstring injury in a major concern for Belgium ahead of the World Cup

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Picks up thigh ailment Lukaku is experiencing discomfort on a previous scar in the biceps femoris muscle of the left thigh and will be re-evaluated in the next few days, Inter announced.

Impact Lukaku had just returned from a strain in the same area. He'll sit out the matches against Bayern Munich and Juventus and take further tests afterward, Sky Italy informs. Considering how cautious Inter have been with him, he might not feature again prior to the World Cup.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Belgium's Romelu Lukaku: No. 22 | Stu Holden's Top 50 Players in the 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup

Belgium's Romelu Lukaku: No. 22 | Stu Holden's Top 50 Players in the 2022 FIFA Men's World Cup

OCTOBER 30, 2022 • Fox Sports

Top 50 players at World Cup 2022, No. 22: Romelu Lukaku

Romelu Lukaku will be one of the most dangerous strikers at the World Cup, Stu Holden says.

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Top 50 players at World Cup 2022, No. 22: Romelu Lukaku

MATCHDAY: Man City, Bayern look to go top of table

Manchester City travels to Leicester looking to provisionally go top of the Premier League

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores versus Viktoria Plzen Lukaku (thigh) scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target) and one chance created in seven minutes in Wednesday's 4-0 win versus FC Viktoria Plzen.

Impact Lukaku finally returned from a lenghty absence, and it didn't take him long to hit the net thanks to a lovely interplay with Joaquin Correa and a precise low-driven shot. He's unlikely to start in the next couple of matches, considering he played just ten minutes in this one and that the club has been extra careful with him, but his playing time is bound to increase in short order, and his upside is huge. He has logged two goals, one assist, nine shots (four on target), and three chances created in four appearances so far. Inter will host Sampdoria Saturday.

OCTOBER 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Barcelona, Atlético exit Champions League; Liverpool through

Barcelona was eliminated from the Champions League even before kicking off against Bayern Munich

OCTOBER 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

MATCHDAY: Barcelona battling to avoid Champions League exit

Barcelona is facing a group-stage elimination from the Champions League for the second straight year while English teams Liverpool and Tottenham are among the teams who can seal a...

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Set to be option versus Viktoria Plzen Lukaku will be called for Wednesday's game against Viktor Plzen barring a problem in the final practice, coach Simone Inzaghi announced.

Impact Lukaku was close to coming back in the past game and is ready to go with a few more training sessions under his belt. He will most likely be eased off the bench with short stints after the extended absence, so Edin Dzeko or Joaquin Correa should stay in the XI next to Lautaro Martinez for a couple more fixtures. He has scored and assisted once in three games, adding seven shots (three on target) and two chances created.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Will not play versus Fiorentina Lukaku (thigh) will stay in Milan to practice rather than taking part fo the Fiorentina game, SportMediaset reports.

Impact Lukaku recently returned to full practice after an extended absence and needs a little more time to get up to speed from the conditioning standpoint. He's slated to be called up for the ensuing Champions League fixture versus Viktoria Plzen. Edin Dzeko, Lautaro Martinez, and Joaquin Correa will remain the top offensive options for this one.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Resumes training fully Lukaku (thigh) practiced regularly with the rest of his teammates Thursday, Sky Italy reports.

Impact Lukaku has recovered from a thigh strain that sidelined him for nearly two months. It remains to be seen whether he'll be called up for Saturday's game versus Fiorentina, or if he'll need some sort of ramp-up before resuming being an option. In any case, he's set to see limited action in his first few appearances.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE