Lukaku Must Compete for Belgium Starting Place, Coach Says

Belgium coach Mark van Bommel says Romelu Lukaku is still an important member of the squad but is not guaranteed a place in the starting XI for the UEFA Nations League match against Turkey. The coach said Lukaku's limited game time at Fenerbahçe was a factor in recent selection decisions. He added that the team had opted for more pace in matches against Italy and France, rather than dropping Lukaku because of poor training or form. Lukaku remains Belgium's all-time leading scorer with 93 international goals. However, the 33-year-old will need to compete for regular starts as the Red Devils prepare for Turkey.

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