Doku missed Belgium's opening four Nations League matches in September and October because of injury. His return provides the coach with additional attacking options as the team prepares for the decisive closing fixtures.
Speaking at a press conference, Van Bommel welcomed the winger's return, describing the competition for places among his five available wingers as a positive selection challenge.
However, Belgium will be without Lukaku for Thursday's trip to Izmir, Turkey, after the striker experienced discomfort in his hip.
"Romelu is having some problems with his hip. He was already feeling it yesterday. He is still able to train, but we have mutually decided not to include him in the line-up," Van Bommel said, according to Reuters.
The coach expressed hope that Lukaku would recover in time for Sunday's meeting with Italy in Brussels.
He also emphasized the striker's importance to the national team, noting that Lukaku had contributed despite starting only one match during the current Nations League campaign.
Belgium head into the final two fixtures sitting third in Group A1 with six points, behind France, who have 10, and Italy, who have seven, according to Reuters.
The top two teams in the group will qualify for the Nations League quarter-finals scheduled for March.
Belgium face Turkey on Thursday, November 12, before hosting Italy on Sunday, November 15. The two matches could prove decisive in determining whether Van Bommel's side progresses to the next stage of the competition;https://www.facebook.com/share/p/1euCgHJNBS/
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