We didn’t really want our players to be playing in Nations League games right after an incredibly long season ended, but what can you do?
All you can hope is that they don’t get injured.
Oh.
Romelu Lukaku has lasted just 26 minutes against the Netherlands in Belgium’s Nations League opener, clashing with Nathan Ake and then appearing to tweak something as he fell.
26’ 🔄 Our number 9 can't continue the game.
⬅️ Romelu Lukaku
➡️ @LTrossard #NationsLeague #BELNED #DEVILTIME— Belgian Red Devils (@BelRedDevils) June 3, 2022
There’s a long time until Chelsea have their next game of the season, but given there was significant rumours about us trying to sell him this summer, this is a total disaster.
We can only pray it’s not too serious, although you always fear the worst when a big man goes down like that and has to be taken off. The poor guy just can’t catch a break at the moment, and nor can Chelsea, it seems.
You can see the moment in the clip embedded here:
https://twitter.com/mufcxleb/status/1532803308401876993
[Footage from Super Sport]
