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
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 finaleOCTOBER 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 CupOCTOBER 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
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
MATCHDAY: Man City, Bayern look to go top of table
Manchester City travels to Leicester looking to provisionally go top of the Premier LeagueOCTOBER 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 MunichOCTOBER 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
Set to miss Salernitana game Lukaku (thigh) will remain sidelined for Sunday's match versus Salernitana and will take further tests early next week, Sky Italy informs.
Impact Lukaku will miss the tenth consecutive match with a thigh injury that won't go away, but there's optimism it will be his final absence. Joaquin Correa (knee) is likely to be back over the weekend, joining Edin Dzeko and Lautaro Martinez up front.
OCTOBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Barcelona needs to beat Inter to avoid another early exit
Barcelona could be on the verge of another humiliating group-stage exit from the Champions LeagueOCTOBER 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Still not ready Lukaku (thigh) will remain sidelined for Saturday's match versus Sassuolo and is eyeing next week's Salernitana game for his return, Sky Italy reports.
Impact Lukaku has yet to resume training fully and, given the amount of time he has missed at this point, he might need a ramp-up before getting back on the pitch, With Joaquin Correa in doubt because of a knee problem, Inter might be down to just Lautario Martinez and Edin Dzeko up front Saturday.
OCTOBER 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out for Roma game Lukaku (thigh) needs more time to recover, coach Simone Inzaghi announced.
Impact Lukaku will miss the seventh consecutive game due to a thigh injury and is iffy for the first Barcelona game in Champions League as well. Edin Dzeko and Joaquin Correa will continue filling in for him.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Unlikely to play versus Roma Lukaku (thigh) has remained limited in practice throughout the break and has only slim chances to be available versus Roma and Barcelona, La Gazzetta dello Sport reports.
Impact Lukaku will further test his injured thigh in the lead-up to the game, but the club prefers a cautious approach and could keep him out for another week to avoid relapses. Edin Dzeko and Joaquin Correa have split minutes in relief.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
World Cup Watch: European giants showing flaws before Qatar
All roads now lead to Qatar for Europe’s top soccer nations after they played their final competitive games ahead of the World CupSEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Arsenal out to reclaim top spot; Neymar milestone
Arsenal can reclaim first place in the English Premier League from Manchester City by beating London rival BrentfordSEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
