Overview

• Alexis Saelemaekers left Belgium's camp after a physical problem and will miss the qualifier against Wales, the Belgian federation announced on X.
• The winger started the 0-0 draw with North Macedonia and was substituted around the hour mark, with Lois Openda coming on.
• Belgian reports indicate a muscle problem affecting the flexor, with imaging and further checks planned in Milan.
• His availability for Milan’s Serie A match against Fiorentina on 19 October remains undecided pending test results.
• Milan are also monitoring fitness concerns for Christian Pulisic, and local reports note additional knocks elsewhere in the squad.