Without the “irreplaceable” striker, Romelu Lukaku, national coach Roberto Martínez is already planning another strategy. This is in the aftermath of the injury he suffered after returning action with his club Inter Milan.
Football-loving Belgium keeps a tight eye on Lukaku’s race against time. The striker’s setback and subsequent inability to participate against Bayern Munich, as announced by Inter, was devastating news for the World Cup campaign.
Big Rom intends to focus on the World Cup. He is completely committed to his recovery in his own nation rather than playing for Internazionale, according to reports in Belgium. De Rode Devils’ preseason game against Egypt on November 18 will likely be too soon. It is hoped and believed that Lukaku will play against Canada, Morocco and Croatia in Qatar.
Coach Roberto Martínez is looking for Lukaku alternatives
Roberto Martínez, the national coach, thinks the worst case scenario through. Romelu’s smile after scoring against Viktoria Plzen made the Spaniard very happy. He claimed, “because it’s important to state the obvious: he is indispensable to the Red Devils. Every national team has players who are irreplaceable. Courtois, De Bruyne, and Lukaku are on our team. They cannot be replaced one for one. We must play differently if they don’t participate. Perhaps we should play with more attackers if Lukaku is out.
Additionally, it might imply a change in Kevin De Bruyne’s position. “The World Cup, which might mark the attacking midfielder for Manchester City’s final international appearance, excites him.” He told The Independent, “I’m 31 now, and I don’t know what will happen in four years.”
De Bruyne is excited to make an impression in Qatar. “I’ll be playing in my third World Cup, and that’s always exciting. People watch events like these,” the Red Devil manager who has an additional motive to shine, added. “My children will be able to witness their father’s World Cup for the first time this year. I still want them to go because it’s going to be something amazing. They have now reached ages 6, 4, and 2. My youngest child, a daughter, doesn’t particularly follow football, but my two oldest sons do. Then, she’ll take in the sunshine and have fun in the pool.”
