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Manchester United's Maroune Fellaini ruled out of Belgium's game against Wales

Belgium midfielder Marouane Fellaini reacts after scoring a goal during a friendly match between France and Belgium at the Stade de France
Image: Marouane Fellaini: Manchester United midfielder scored twice in Belgium's 4-3 win over France on Sunday

Marouane Fellaini has suffered a groin injury in training and will miss Belgium's European Qualifier in Wales on Friday.

The Manchester United midfielder picked up the problem in training on Wednesday and was sent for a scan to establish the extent of the damage.

Fellaini scored twice in Belgium's 4-3 win over France on Sunday but Belgium coach Marc Wilmots has confirmed the player won't be considered for selection in Cardiff.

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Manchester City defender Jason Denayer, who spent last season on loan at Celtic, also left the training session early.

Belgium, who are second in the FIFA world rankings, have plenty of depth to their squad but the loss of Fellaini would still come as a huge blow to the Red Devils.

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Marouane Fellaini will miss the European Qualifier with Wales after picking up a groin strain, but the Belgian squad remain confident.

The powerful 27-year-old has scored eight goals in his last 13 games for club and country.

Belgium lead the way in Group B at the halfway stage of the European Championship qualifying but only on goal difference with Wales in second place.

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