Man Utd news: Romelu Lukaku injury boost as MRI scan shows no fracture

ROMELU LUKAKU has given Manchester United a much-needed injury boost.

Romelu Lukaku praises "family man" manager Jose Mourinho

Lukaku linked up with his international team-mates earlier today, but he sat out the training session after he .

The striker, who scored in the 4-0 win over Crystal Palace, hurt himself and he was immediately sent for an MRI scan.

There was a worry that he had fractured his ankle, however the scan results have suggested otherwise.

Lukaku has had a stunning start to life at Old Trafford, scoring 10 goals already, and would be sorely missed if out for an extended period.

A statement from the Belgian FA said: “Romelu Lukaku underwent an MRI scan but no fracture or structural damage has been diagnosed.

Romelu Lukaku in action against Crystal PalaceGETTY

Romelu Lukaku hasn't fractured his ankle

Romelu Lukaku underwent an MRI scan but no fracture or structural damage has been diagnosed

Belgium FA statement

“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."

United are already without Paul Pogba, who tore his hamstring in the 3-0 win over Basel in the Champions League last month.

But Jose Mourinho isn’t too concerned about United’s injury situation.

Manchester United boss Jose MourinhoGETTY

Jose Mourinho admits he's not too worried about Manchester United's injury situation

He said: “We never miss the players that are injured.

“That’s our way of seeing it. They are injured, we don’t think about them. ‘It’s an opportunity for others, is a moment for others to step up and to get the chance, so I think that’s good.

“When we moan all the time about injuries it looks like we don’t trust the other people and we have to.”

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