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Adam Newson

Roberto Martinez delivers Romelu Lukaku update amid Chelsea star's push to return to Inter Milan

Roberto Martinez fears Romelu Lukaku will miss Belgium's remaining Nations League games after the Chelsea striker suffered an ankle injury in the 4-1 defeat to the Netherlands on Friday.

The 29-year-old started for Belgium in Brussels despite his poor end to the campaign with the Blues, but in the 23rd minute was involved in a collision with Man City defender – and Chelsea academy graduate – Nathan Ake. Lukaku attempted to continue after treatment but had to be replaced at the half-hour mark.

Lukaku injured the same ankle back in October and speaking in the aftermath of Belgium's defeat, Martinez was not hopeful Chelsea's club-record signing – who is understood to want to return to Inter Milan this summer – would be able to feature in the upcoming games against Poland and Wales.

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