Romelu Lukaku has been called up for Belgium’s World Cup squad, though coach Rudi Garcia admits the striker is “out of shape.”
The 33-year-old Napoli forward has played just 69 minutes this season and last featured on 6 March. Still, with 89 goals in 124 caps, he remains Belgium’s record scorer.
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Garcia hopes five weeks of training will restore Lukaku’s fitness before Belgium face Egypt, Iran and New Zealand in Group G.
Young Lille striker Matias Fernandez-Pardo earns a first call-up, while Zeno Debast is included despite injury.
