Standard Liege was the stage for a remarkable friendly match where Romelu Lukaku made his comeback. The Red Devils played against Standard Liege's youth team, SL16, and Lukaku scored immediately in the 3-0 victory. This match took place in Tubeke, where the national team opted for a friendly instead of a classic training session to regain match rhythm. Lukaku, who played only 64 minutes for Napoli last season, needed this opportunity to find his form ahead of the upcoming World Cup. Young defender Gabriel-Ange Kokora was impressed by Lukaku's performance, stating that he gave it his all and that Lukaku scored a beautiful goal with a half-volley. SL16 coach Stéphane Guidi also noted that Lukaku stood strong on his feet and that his players found him incredibly strong. Kokora believes that Lukaku will score many goals in the World Cup, despite his limited playing time last season. Thus, the friendly match was not only a chance for Lukaku to regain his rhythm but also an opportunity for the youth of Standard Liege to learn from one of the best strikers in the world.