"Romelu Lukaku has been sidelined for months by a hamstring injury and lacks playing time with his club. He preferred to use the international break to work on his fitness."
"Belgium already ruled Club Brugge midfielder Hans Vanaken and Arsenal winger Leandro Trossard on Monday because of injuries."
"Belgium plays the United States on Saturday in Atlanta and Mexico three days later in Chicago."
"The World Cup starts in June, and the U.S. and Mexico will also play Portugal in the current international window."
Romelu Lukaku has withdrawn from Belgium's upcoming friendlies in the United States to concentrate on improving his fitness. He has been out for months due to a hamstring injury and has not had sufficient playing time with Napoli. The Belgian federation confirmed his decision. Other players, including Hans Vanaken and Leandro Trossard, have also been ruled out due to injuries. Belgium is set to face the United States and Mexico in the international window, with the World Cup approaching in June.
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