Roma’s forward Artem Dovbyk has been ruled out of Ukraine’s upcoming Nations League clash with Belgium due to health issues. The Ukrainian Football Association confirmed that Dovbyk is not included in the matchday squad for Thursday’s game in Spain.

Ukraine’s head coach Serhiy Rebrov revealed that Dovbyk had been battling a high fever, preventing him from participating in pre-match training sessions. This setback comes as a blow to the Ukrainian team, who will have to face Belgium without their star striker.

Despite Dovbyk’s absence, the match will still feature several Serie A talents. Roma’s Alexis Saelemaekers is vying for a spot in the Belgian lineup, while Genoa’s Koni De Winter, Atalanta’s Charles De Ketelaere, and Napoli’s Romelu Lukaku are all in contention for Belgium.

Interestingly, the Belgian side will be led by Rudi Garcia, who had a brief stint as Napoli’s head coach last season. This adds an extra layer of intrigue to the already highly anticipated match.

The Nations League encounter between Ukraine and Belgium is scheduled for 19:45 GMT on Thursday evening, promising an exciting display of football talent from both sides.