Romelu Lukaku to undergo scan after ankle injury against Crystal Palace

By Boluwatife Ezekiel Olaleye

Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku picked up an ankle injury during his side’s  4-0 win over Crystal Palace however, the Belgian has been sent for scans this week.

According to the Belgian FA, the player has not suffered a fracture or any structural damage but he could be out of action for the mean time.

A statement from the Belgian FA read: “Romelu Lukaku underwent an MRI scan but no fracture or structural damage has been diagnosed. In the next days, he will follow an individual training programme. It is, however, too early to state that he won’t be match fit for the Bosnia and/or Cyprus game.”

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Manchester United play Liverpool in their next game and Jose Mourinho will be devastated if the striker doesn’t recover in time.

Lukaku has been on fire ever since he joined the Red Devils in a £75m move. The 24-year-old has scored 11 goals in 10 games for his new club so far.