Romelu Lukaku is back in Belgium’s World Cup squad, earning his fourth tournament place after a frustrating injury stretch. The Napoli striker, 33, had not played for Belgium for almost a year and has managed only five Serie A matches this season. His selection comes after he withdrew from earlier friendlies over fitness concerns. Belgium also includes World Cup stalwarts Kevin de Bruyne and Thibaut Courtois, with Axel Witsel heading into his own fourth campaign as well.
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