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Lukaku misses Belgium-Turkey Nations League match

Belgium coach Mark van Bommel cannot call on Romelu Lukaku for Thursday’s Nations League match against Turkey, the Belgian football association said. Lukaku, Belgium’s all-time leading scorer, has a minor hip injury.

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Koni De Winter declined Belgium call-up

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Belgium coach Mark van Bommel named his squad for the final Nations League group matches against Turkey and Italy, including debutants Hugo Cuypers and Josué Kongolo and the recalled AZ goalkeeper Jari De Busser. AC Milan defender Koni De Winter was absent after declining his call-up. De Winter reportedly objected to having received too little playing time during the previous international period and did not want a reserve role. Van Bommel said he was unpleasantly surprised by the decision and that it would have long-term consequences.