Update On Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku ankle injury

Manchester United have been handed a big boost as an MRI scan confirmed Romelu Lukaku has not suffered ankle ligament damage. 

The Manchester United striker has been in phenomenal form for his club with eleven goals in ten games this season, but sat out training with the Belgium squad on Monday. Lukaku reported for international duty in Brussels as normal, but spent the day being checked over by the medical team. Belgium have confirmed the issue is not serious in a statement. 

Manchester United 2017/18 Fixtures 

Liverpool (A) – Sat 14 Oct

Benfica – Champions League (A) – Wed 18 Oct 

Huddersfield (A) – Sat 21 Oct 

Swansea – EFL Cup (A) – Tue 24 Oct 

Tottenham (H) – Sat 28 Oct 

‘Romelu Lukaku underwent an MRI scan but no fracture or structural damage has been diagnosed. ‘The next days he will follow an individual training program. ‘It is however too early to state that he won’t be match fit for the Bosnia and/or Cyprus game.’ Mourinho post-Crystal Palace: 'We are playing well' 

Lukaku suffered the injury in training on Friday and is still dealing with the issue despite starting United’s last game. The Belgian scored in the 4-0 win against Crystal Palace and played 90 minutes in the convincing win.