Sun Nov 17 23:55:26 UTC 2024: ## Four Players Withdraw from Belgium’s Nations League Squad

**Brussels, Belgium** – Belgium’s Nations League campaign has suffered a blow with the withdrawal of four players from their squad ahead of crucial matches against Italy and Israel. Manchester City’s Jeremy Doku is among those pulling out, becoming the fifth City player to withdraw from international duty this month. The 22-year-old winger, despite his impressive dribbling stats in the Premier League, will miss the matches due to an unspecified reason.

Also ruled out is Atalanta’s Charles De Ketelaere, who sustained a hamstring injury. The midfielder’s absence is a significant loss, given his contributions to Atalanta this season. Joaquin Seys, a recent senior call-up, is also out with a leg injury, while Lyon’s Malick Fofana has withdrawn for undisclosed reasons.

Despite the setbacks, Belgium manager Domenico Tedesco has called up four replacements: Samuel Mbangula (Juventus), Arthur Vermeeren (RB Leipzig), Albert Sambi Lokonga (Sevilla), and Killian Sardella (Anderlecht).

Belgium, currently third in Group A2, faces a must-win situation against Italy in Brussels on Thursday and Israel in Budapest three days later to maintain their hopes of reaching the Nations League quarter-finals.

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