Lukaku gets Belgium call-up for Euro Qualifiers despite lack of playing time
1 year, 4 months ago

Lukaku gets Belgium call-up for Euro Qualifiers despite lack of playing time

The Hindu  

Belgium’s record scorer Romelu Lukaku has been called up to its squad for this month’s European Championship qualifiers, coach Domenico Tedesco said on Friday, despite the striker not yet playing this season. Lukaku signed a one-year loan deal at AS Roma on Thursday and could start on the bench against AC Milan this weekend, but a call-up to the Belgium squad for its Group F matches against Azerbaijan and Estonia was never in doubt, the coach told a press conference. We will see in what condition he fits in and then make a further evaluation.” But Tedesco did deem new Chelsea player Romeo Lavia, signed from Southampton last month, as “not fit enough” for a call-up. Tedesco spent some of Friday’s press conference fielding questions about goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois, who walked out on the squad in June after being overlooked for the captaincy.

Belgium Tedesco Lukaku  touch  euro  lukaku  romelu  press  recent  gets  playing  tedesco  callup  belgium  qualifiers  signed  squad  matches  thibaut  lack  despite  months

History of this topic

Lukaku back for Belgium in last-ditch bid to make Nations League quarters
2 months ago

Lukaku back for Belgium in last-ditch bid to make Nations League quarters

The Hindu  

Belgium has recalled top-scorer Romelu Lukaku to its 23-man squad for its last two Nations League group matches against Italy and Israel as it makes a last-ditch effort to reach the quarterfinals, coach Domenico Tedesco said on Friday. Lukaku was left out of the squad for its opening four Nations League matches over the last two months. Yet Tedesco said …

Lukaku fit to face England as Belgium seeks improvement
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Lukaku fit to face England as Belgium seeks improvement

The Hindu  

Belgium’s record scorer Romelu Lukaku will be fit to face England in a friendly at Wembley on Tuesday and adds considerable firepower to an attack that looked devoid of ideas in the disappointing 0-0 draw with Ireland last weekend. “Lukaku is ready to start,” the coach told reporters on Monday, before confirming that goalkeeper Koen Casteels remains sidelined with a …

Belgium, Real Madrid Keeper Thibaut Courtois Says He Won't Play At EURO 2024
1 year ago

Belgium, Real Madrid Keeper Thibaut Courtois Says He Won't Play At EURO 2024

News 18  

Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois won’t be able to play at the European Championship next year because of the long-term knee injury that has sidelined him since the start of the season, he said Tuesday. pic.twitter.com/Ukvq4mIk6V — EuroFoot December 19, 2023 “Due to the injury, there will be no European Championships for me anyway,” Courtois said. After that game, he abruptly …

Courtois says he won’t play at Euro 2024 due to injury. Belgium goalkeeper has quarreled with coach
1 year ago

Courtois says he won’t play at Euro 2024 due to injury. Belgium goalkeeper has quarreled with coach

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — Belgium goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois won’t be able to play at the European Championship next summer because of the long-term knee injury that has sidelined him since the start of the season, he said Tuesday. “Due to the injury, there will be no European Championships for me anyway,” Courtois said. “On the Saturday of the match, a few hours …

Lukaku backs Belgium return for Courtois after spat with coach
1 year, 2 months ago

Lukaku backs Belgium return for Courtois after spat with coach

The Hindu  

Belgium’s stand-in captain Romelu Lukaku said he would welcome Thibaut Courtois back into the national team with open arms after the goalkeeper walked out of the squad in June. Overlooked for the stand-in captain’s role, Courtois refused to play in June’s European Championship qualifier against Estonia, according to coach Domenico Tedesco who this week said he had since had no …

Belgium to field Lukaku despite lack of playing time
1 year, 4 months ago

Belgium to field Lukaku despite lack of playing time

The Hindu  

Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco says he will have no hesitation throwing Romelu Lukaku into the attack for Saturday’s European Championship qualifier away against Azerbaijan even if the striker has only played 20 minutes this season. The 30-year-old striker, whose 75 goals in 108 matches for Belgium make him the country’s top goalscorer, moved on loan from Chelsea to AS Roma …

Euro 2024 qualifier: Lukaku double steers Belgium to victory in Estonia
1 year, 6 months ago

Euro 2024 qualifier: Lukaku double steers Belgium to victory in Estonia

The Hindu  

Stand-in captain Romelu Lukaku scored twice in three minutes and Johan Bakayoko netted his first international goal as Belgium ended a tumultuous few days with a 3-0 victory over Estonia in their Euro 2024 Group F qualifier on Tuesday. The visitors had been rocked by a row between new coach Domenico Tedesco and veteran goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois in the build-up …

Lukaku equalizes for exciting Belgium in draw with Austria
1 year, 6 months ago

Lukaku equalizes for exciting Belgium in draw with Austria

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — The rebuilding of Belgium looks well on track under Domenico Tedesco, even without Kevin De Bruyne. Jeremy Doku, Dodi Lukebakio and Yannick Carrasco started alongside Romelu Lukaku, who was handed the captain’s armband in the absence of the injured De Bruyne. Without De Bruyne and Amadou Onana, Belgium’s midfield struggled in the first half but adapted and its …

Belgium announces squad for Euro 2024 qualifiers
1 year, 9 months ago

Belgium announces squad for Euro 2024 qualifiers

The Hindu  

Veterans Dries Mertens and Axel Witsel were both dropped by Belgium’s new coach Domenico Tedesco as he named a 24-man squad on Friday for the European Championship qualifier against Sweden and friendly against Germany later this month. The 35-year-old Mertens and 33-year-old Witsel have 239 caps between them and were integral parts of Belgium’s ‘golden generation’, which fell short of …

Lukaku breaks dugout window in frustration after Belgium crashes out of FIFA World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

Lukaku breaks dugout window in frustration after Belgium crashes out of FIFA World Cup

The Hindu  

Belgian forward Romelu Lukaku broke the plexiglass window of his team’s dugout after his side was knocked out of the FIFA World Cup following a goalless draw with Croatia on Thursday. Lukaku, who was introduced as a half-time substitute, had three big chances to score for Belgium, but could not convert as it got knocked out of the FIFA World …

Belgium World Cup 2022 squad: Romelu Lukaku selected for Qatar despite injury concerns
2 years, 2 months ago

Belgium World Cup 2022 squad: Romelu Lukaku selected for Qatar despite injury concerns

The Independent  

Sign up to Miguel Delaney’s Reading the Game newsletter sent straight to your inbox for free Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter Sign up to Miguel’s Delaney’s free weekly newsletter SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Romelu Lukaku has been named as part of …

Champions League: Romelu Lukaku 'clearly on his way back' for Inter Milan, says Simone Inzaghi
2 years, 2 months ago

Champions League: Romelu Lukaku 'clearly on his way back' for Inter Milan, says Simone Inzaghi

Firstpost  

The Belgian striker is expected to return to the bench at San Siro for Inter Milan’s Champions League Group C fixture against Viktoria Plzen on Tuesday. Milan: Romelu Lukaku should be available for Inter’s Milan’s Champions League clash with Viktoria Plzen which could seal the Italians’ place in the last 16, coach Simone Inzaghi said on Tuesday. He’s been a …

Belgium Coach Roberto Martinez Open up on Romelu Lukaku’s Potential Chelsea Exit
2 years, 6 months ago

Belgium Coach Roberto Martinez Open up on Romelu Lukaku’s Potential Chelsea Exit

News 18  

Belgium manager Roberto Martinez spoke out on the uncertainty surrounding Belgium and Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku’s future in the coming transfer window. Lukaku joined Chelsea in the summer of 2021 for a whopping £97.5M, which is the club’s most expensive signing. According to a report by Goal, Martinez analyzed Lukaku’s transfer scenario for the upcoming summer window. According to a …

UEFA Nations League: Lukaku back in training, Hazard could start for Belgium, says coach Matinez
2 years, 7 months ago

UEFA Nations League: Lukaku back in training, Hazard could start for Belgium, says coach Matinez

The Hindu  

Belgium’s top scorer Romelu Lukaku returned to training ahead of Friday’s Nations League derby against the Netherlands while captain Eden Hazard is unlikely to play a full 90 minutes, coach Roberto Martinez said on Thursday. If he has a good session, I don't see why he can't play," Martinez told a news conference ahead of the clash in Brussels. Belgium …

Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku Return as Belgium at Full-Strength For National League Training Camp
2 years, 7 months ago

Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku Return as Belgium at Full-Strength For National League Training Camp

News 18  

Kevin De Bruyne, Eden Hazard and Romelu Lukaku were all called back into the 32-man Belgium squad on Wednesday ahead of upcoming Nations League matches. But with the Nov. 21-Dec. 18 World Cup in Qatar to prepare for and competitive matches back on the schedule, Martinez said it’s crucial for the core of his team to spend time together. “Let’s …

Belgium back to full strength for Nations League games
2 years, 7 months ago

Belgium back to full strength for Nations League games

The Hindu  

Belgium returned to a full-strength as coach Roberto Martinez named a 32-man squad on Wednesday for four Nations League matches next month. "The last match camp I was trying to see a little less experienced players in that environment, and I thought the experience was really valuable for us to get information. But this is the real competitive camp, we …

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Belgium call up two new players as injured Lukaku misses out
3 years, 2 months ago

FIFA World Cup Qualifiers: Belgium call up two new players as injured Lukaku misses out

The Hindu  

Belgium must do without injured striker Romelu Lukaku for their last two World Cup qualifiers this month with coach Roberto Martinez naming two uncapped players on Friday in his squad for the matches against Estonia and Wales. Lukaku, who is Belgium's all-time top goal scorer with 68 goals in 101 appearances, suffered an ankle injury last month, playing in the …

Romelu Lukaku sends message to Christian Eriksen as Belgium win at Euro 2020
3 years, 6 months ago

Romelu Lukaku sends message to Christian Eriksen as Belgium win at Euro 2020

India TV News  

Romelu Lukaku delivered a heartfelt message to Denmark player Christian Eriksen after scoring the first of his two goals in Belgium's 3-0 win over Russia on Saturday at the European Championship. Lukaku plays for Italian team Inter Milan alongside Eriksen, who needed urgent medical treatment before being taken to the hospital after collapsing on the field during Denmark's match against …

Romelu Lukaku is finally getting the respect he deserves
3 years, 6 months ago

Romelu Lukaku is finally getting the respect he deserves

New York Times  

On the evening of Roberto Martinez’s first match in charge of Belgium in 2016, Romelu Lukaku, the greatest goalscorer in the history of the Belgian national team, was placed on the bench. Mourinho admitted on talkSPORT this week that Lukaku’s experience at Old Trafford “hurt” the forward and the Portuguese coach added: “I believed he got in Inter something that …

Euro 2020: Lukaku helps Belgium beat Russia in comfortable campaign start
3 years, 6 months ago

Euro 2020: Lukaku helps Belgium beat Russia in comfortable campaign start

The Hindu  

Belgium eased to a comfortable 3-0 victory over Russia on Saturday with two goals from Romelu Lukaku and one from Thomas Meunier to confirm their status among the European Championship favourites. Lukaku scored his second of the night two minutes from the end -- extending his record tally for his country to 62 goals. #Eriksen | #BELRUS | #Euro2020pic.twitter.com/m6nCf9lATP — …

Belgium vs Russia Football, UEFA Euro 2020 : Romelu Lukaku Nets a Brace in Red Devils' 3-0 Win
3 years, 6 months ago

Belgium vs Russia Football, UEFA Euro 2020 : Romelu Lukaku Nets a Brace in Red Devils' 3-0 Win

News 18  

Kevin de Bruyne will not play for Belgium in Saturday’s opening group game against Russia at the European Championship because he is still following an individual training program after an operation on his fractured nose and eye socket. Full Coverage: Euro 2020 Belgium coach Roberto Martinez said Friday he expects the Manchester City midfielder to join full training with the …

Euro 2020: Kevin De Bruyne links up with Belgium squad after undergoing minor surgery
3 years, 7 months ago

Euro 2020: Kevin De Bruyne links up with Belgium squad after undergoing minor surgery

Firstpost  

“Kevin De Bruyne has joined the group and that’s fantastic news. He looks ready, he looks fresh, and just to see him walking into the dining room was a real highlight of the day,” Martinez told reporters at Belgium’s team base near Brussels. Tubize: Kevin De Bruyne joined up with the Belgium squad on Monday but remains a major doubt …

Belgium relief as De Bruyne to join squad on Monday
3 years, 7 months ago

Belgium relief as De Bruyne to join squad on Monday

The Hindu  

Kevin de Bruyne has had minor surgery on the eye socket he injured in the Champions League final and will join the Belgium squad on Monday as it completes preparations for the Euro 2020 tournament. There had been fears that key midfielder De Bruyne could miss part or all of the finals, but Belgium coach Roberto Martinez says the surgery …

Nations League: Lukaku double sends Belgium into final four - Football news - Sportstar
4 years, 1 month ago

Nations League: Lukaku double sends Belgium into final four - Football news - Sportstar

The Hindu  

Romelu Lukaku underlined his status as Belgium's key attacker with two goals to help his team book its place in next year's Nations League finals with a 4-2 home victory over Denmark on Wednesday. Belgium finished five points clear at the top of League A Group 2 and will meet world champion France and former World Cup winners Italy and …

Romelu Lukaku arrives in Italy ahead of £73m Inter Milan transfer
5 years, 5 months ago

Romelu Lukaku arrives in Italy ahead of £73m Inter Milan transfer

Daily Mail  

Romelu Lukaku is on his way to complete a medical ahead of finalising his £73million move to Inter Milan from Manchester United. Romelu Lukaku has arrived in Italy ahead of completing his £73million move to Inter Milan Romelu Lukaku has just arrived in Milano! @SkySport ⚫️🔵🛬 pic.twitter.com/Iapb9c0Ioy — Fabrizio Romano August 8, 2019 United have yet to confirm the deal …

Lukaku out of Russia game - Belgium boss Martinez
5 years, 9 months ago

Lukaku out of Russia game - Belgium boss Martinez

The Hindu  

Romelu Lukaku is out of Belgium's opening Euro 2020 qualifier due to a foot injury, coach Roberto Martinez has confirmed. Lukaku missed Manchester United's last match, an FA Cup quarterfinal defeat away to Wolves, because of the injury. As well as Lukaku, Belgium will be without Borussia Dortmund midfielder Axel Witsel, as well as Manchester City duo Kevin De Bruyne …

Discover Related