Lukaku out, Belgium face Turkey without its striker

This Thursday evening, the Belgian Red Devils are set to face Turkey in Izmir for the fifth matchday of the Nations League, but the country's top scorer, Romelu Lukaku, remains in Belgium after a hip injury.

Mark Van Bommel will have to proceed without Romelu Lukaku (Rom) at the tip of the Red Devils' attack, this Thursday evening in Izmir, for the UEFA Nations League match against Turkey.

Lukaku will stay in Belgium as a precaution to receive treatment in optimal conditions, according to the official tweet from the medical staff.

The medical staff is doing everything possible to have him fit by Sunday.

No replacement will be called for this match.

Red Devils leave Belgium for Izmir before Nations League

This situation could provide an opportunity for Hugo Cuypers, recently integrated into the Red Devils' squad.

Loïs Openda remains injured and will not be able to participate.

A Photo taken by Tomas on 11 NOVEMBER (November) shows Lukaku during a training session in Belgium, published via the Discover platform.

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The information comes from the Sports Football section of DH.