Mike Penders out for Belgium match against Italy with injury

Chelsea goalkeeper Mike Penders is set to miss Belgium’s upcoming match against Italy due to a quadriceps injury sustained during training. Penders, who has not yet made his senior international debut, will remain at Belgium’s training center in Tubize while the rest of the squad travels to Rome. His absence raises questions about the goalkeeping position, especially with Thibaut Courtois out due to his own injury. If Penders cannot play, either Gaga Slonina or Teddy Sharman-Lowe could take over as backup.

• 3:57 AMYahoo Sports — Mike Penders to miss Belgium game with quadriceps injury