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Romelu Lukaku, Belgian footballers send support to hospitalised Gregory Mertens

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Romelu Lukaku and his fellow Belgian footballers send their well-wishes to Gregory Mertens, who suffered a cardiac arrest while playing for Lokeren.

Everton and Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku is among a number of footballers who have sent well-wishes to Gregory Mertens, who suffered a cardiac arrest while playing for Lokeren.

The 24-year-old is understood to be fighting for his life in Ziekenhuis Oost Limburg hospital after collapsing on the pitch during a Jupiler Pro League match against Genk.

After hearing the news, Lukaku wrote on Twitter: "Keep fighting gregory!!"

Wolfsburg midfielder Kevin De Bruyne also took to social media to write, "incredibly bad news. Keep fighting Gregory," while Middlesbrough forward Jelle Vossen posted: "Be strong Gregory Mertens!!"

Mertens has made 15 league appearances for Lokeren this season.

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Gregory Mertens of KSC Lokeren OV in action during the Jupiler League match between KSC Lokeren OV and Club Brugge at the Daknamstadion on April 26, 2014
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