The Belgium coach is skeptical about Romelu Lukaku's form before the 2026 World Cup

Rudi Garcia, the coach of the Belgium national team, during the last press conference expressed his concern about Romelu Lukaku's preparation for the upcoming 2026 World Cup. The coach emphasized that the SSC Napoli striker is not yet ready to play in the starting eleven of the national team.  Garcia also criticized the media excitement around Lukaku, which he believes is unjustified given the player's current form. The Belgian coach emphasized that expectations towards Lukaku must be realistic, and the player still needs time to return to the highest level expected of him by fans and experts. "If we have any sense, we must look at the facts and understand that Romelu needs more time to be fully ready to compete at the highest level," Garcia said, referring to the current situation and the Belgium team's preparations for the tournament.