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Romelu Lukaku returns to Mourinho’s full disposal ahead of Roma-Empoli

Andy Mattioli
ROME, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 01: Romelu Lukaku of AS Roma reacts during the Serie A TIM match between AS Roma and AC Milan at Stadio Olimpico on September 01, 2023 in Rome, Italy. (Photo by Paolo Bruno/Getty Images)

Romelu Lukaku is set to make his return to Italy from international duty today.

After leading Belgium as captain in a emphatic 5-0 win over Estonia – during which he scored two goals and assisted once – Lukaku is ready to do the same with Roma in their upcoming Serie A engagements.

According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, Lukaku is ready to make his first start for Roma and is set to be paired up with Paulo Dybala in Sunday’s match with Empoli at Stadio Olimpico.

The striker is unlikely to play all 90 minutes, but – like with Belgium – Lukaku could feature from the start and play for a little over 60 minutes on Sunday night.

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