Why Jeremy Doku is not playing for Belgium vs Iran amid World Cup controversy

Jeremy Doku has been caught up in a media storm at the World Cup (Photo: Getty)

Jeremy Doku will not play in Belgium’s crucial World Cup match against Iran on Sunday amid a controversial story involving the Manchester City star.

Following a disappointing 1-1 draw with Egypt last week, Belgium head to Seattle knowing that anything other than a win could lead to an embarrassing early exit.

Belgium, Iran, Egypt and New Zealand are tied on one point in Group G, so victory for any of the teams in their second game should be enough to secure a place in the knockouts.

Doku played 86 minutes of the Egypt draw and is widely regarded as one of the Red Devils’ key pl...