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Qatar 2022: Why is Romelu Lukaku not playing for Belgium vs. Canada?

Belgium make their debut in Qatar 2022 against Canada on Matchday 1 of Group F. Unfortunately, Romelu Lukaku won't be playing for his team in its first FIFA World Cup fixture.

Romelu Lukaku.
Ā© Carl Court/Getty ImagesRomelu Lukaku.

Belgium arrive in Qatar 2022 with high aspirations. Aiming to build off a great run in their last FIFA World Cup appearance,Roberto Martinez has selected a star-studded roster to try and take the nation to new heights. Romelu Lukaku, of course, is part of the squad.

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The Inter Milan forward, who opened up on his tough life story just a few days before Russia 2018, has been able to make the list though he will miss Belgium’s debut in Qatar.

That leaves Martinez with a difficult decision to make, as replacing the world-class strikeris not an easy task. Let’s take a look at why Romelu Lukaku is missing Belgium’s first games in this tournament.

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Why isn’t Romelu Lukaku playing for Belgium againstCanada in Qatar 2022?

Romelu Lukaku was ruled out for Belgium’s first two games in Qatar 2022 due to a biceps femoris muscle injury. The striker spent nearly two months on the sidelines due to a hamstring injury and barely made it on time for the World Cup.

Lukaku returned to action in late October for Inter Milan against Sampdoria, but suffered a setback during that game that is now preventing him from playing in Qatar.Using this World Cup Predictor, you can see every potential outcome of the 2022 World Cup in Qatar.

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