Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku will not be pushed 'too far' during the international break, claims Belgium manager Roberto Martinez

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Belgium manager Roberto Martinez has reassured Jose Mourinho that he will not take any risks with Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku over the international break.

Lukaku, who was hurt in United's 4-0 win over Crystal Palace last weekend, has been cleared of any serious injury after having his ankle scanned while on international duty with Belgium.

Belgium face Bosnia and Herzegovina on Saturday evening before taking on Cyprus at home just three days later in their final two World Cup qualifying games.

Roberto Martinez claims he will not take any unnecessary risks with Romelu Lukaku

Martinez insists that Lukaku 'must be fully recovered' for Belgium's World Cup qualifiers

And Martinez, who has already seen his side seal their place at the 2018 Russia World Cup, has been quick to reassure Mourinho that he will not push Lukaku too much over the international break despite revealing that he will make a late decision over his fitness on Friday ahead of the Bosnia game.

'Romelu has worked separately', Martinez said. 'We will make a decision about him on Friday but I think it will be difficult, even though we continue to hope. Romelu would like to join in, but he must be fully recovered.

'We will wait for as long as possible to make a decision and we also keep in touch with Manchester United. But they can be sure we will not push him too far.'

Meanwhile, Marouane Fellaini, who currently has a sore ankle that has continued to require treatment, is set to feature in Belgium's game with Bosnia as Martinez claims the midfielder has felt 'very strong'.

Marouane is doing well, for the last 24 hours he feels very strong,' Martinez said. 'Today he has been well trained separately from the group. He will be ready [for Bosnia].' 

Martinez reveals that Marouane Fellaini will be ready for the Bosnia and Herzegovina clash