Fenerbahçe’s medical staff initiated urgent consultations following a hip injury sustained by striker Romelu Lukaku, Hürriyet reported on Friday.
The forward was removed from the Belgium national team squad ahead of the match against Türkiye and did not travel to İzmir for the fixture. The club’s medical professionals contacted their Belgian counterparts to verify the severity of the player’s condition, Hürriyet reported.
Match results in İzmir
The injury news followed a 2-1 defeat for the Turkish National Team against Belgium in the UEFA Nations League A League at Gürsel Aksel Stadium, according to the Turkish Football Federation (TFF).
Arda Güler scored for Türkiye in the 20th minute, but Kevin De Bruyne leveled the score in the 27th minute, followed by a Charles De Ketelaere goal in the 30th minute, TFF data shows. Sergen Yalçın debuted as the national team's technical director after Vincenzo Montella departed, according to Korkusuz Gazetesi.
Belgium stays alive while Arda Güler earns praise
Belgium’s victory kept their Nations League quarter-final hopes alive, with the Belgian media highlighting the impact of Jeremy Doku, according to BBC. Despite the loss, Arda Güler received praise from international outlets for his performance, with the BBC noting that the 21-year-old is considered a central figure in the Turkish squad.
The Turkish team, currently in the Nations League A League, has struggled to secure points in the group stage, according to the TFF standings.
Lukaku's physical status concerns Fenerbahçe
The concern for Fenerbahçe remains linked to Lukaku’s physical status, as he has featured in 16 matches this season, contributing one goal and three assists, Hürriyet reported.
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