Rudi Garcia lauds Lukaku's comeback goal in Rijeka

Belgium head coach Rudi Garcia praised Romelu Lukaku's goal in Rijeka on Tuesday. Lukaku, who entered as a substitute, netted his first international goal after a year of injury setbacks. The strike arrived in the second half of the match in Rijeka. Lukaku had missed the previous twelve months due to recurring muscle problems.

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Garcia said he does not want a “good news show” around the scoring forward, adding “Ik wil iedereen met de voeten op de grond zetten”. He emphasized the need for realistic expectations despite the encouraging moment. The goal lifted the morale of the Red Devils after a difficult period. Garcia will keep the squad grounded ahead of upcoming fixtures.