Lukaku struggling with ankle injury
Belgium have placed Romelu Lukaku on an individual training program, with the striker battling an ankle injury.
Manchester United star Romelu Lukaku is battling an ankle injury but was cleared of a fracture by Belgium medical staff.
Lukaku has made a flying start at United, scoring 11 goals in 10 games in all competitions.
The 24-year-old had scans on his ankle on Monday, but was cleared of a fracture and will be put on an individual training program, Belgium said.
Lukaku reportedly suffered the injury during United's 4-0 win over Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday.
It remains unclear whether Lukaku will be available for his nation's World Cup qualifiers against Bosnia-Herzegovina and Cyprus.
had an IRM (ankle) this afternoon No fracture, individual training program will follows. October 2, 2017
Belgium have already qualified for the 2018 World Cup, sitting eight points clear atop Group H with two matches remaining.
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