Napoli’s star forward, Romelu Lukaku has sustained a major thigh injury potentially requiring surgery. Reports suggest that the injury could sideline him for weeks, jeopardizing Napoli’s title defense.
The Serie A club announced on Monday that the injury might necessitate surgery, leaving the Belgium forward possibly out for several weeks.
The former Chelsea, Manchester United, and Inter Milan player sustained the injury during a friendly match against Olympiakos Piraeus, which ended in a 2-1 victory for Napoli. At 32, Lukaku has been pivotal in Napoli’s success, scoring 14 goals last season as they clinched the Serie A title.
Tests have confirmed a high-grade injury to the rectus femoris muscle in his left thigh. Lukaku has already begun rehabilitation and is set to have a surgical consultation. Napoli will start their title defense against Sassuolo on Saturday without their star forward.
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The estimated recovery time is a minimum of three months, which means the forward is likely to return in December or January.
This is a major blow for both Napoli and coach Antonio Conte, who had made Lukaku a central part of his tactical plans for the upcoming season.
(Editor: Paul Akhagbemhe)
