Here is the latest update on the Romelu Lukaku injury as the Serie A champions, Napoli, prepare for the 2025/2026 club football season.
In the latest update, it has been revealed that Napoli have been dealt a major setback as it is now confirmed that Romelu Lukaku has suffered a serious thigh injury during their friendly against Olympiacos.
The Belgian striker is expected to be out for at least three months, leaving Antonio Conte without his star forward at the start of the new campaign.
The statement by the club read, “Following the injury he suffered in the match against Olympiacos, Romelu Lukaku underwent instrumental examinations at the Pineta Grande Hospital which showed a high-grade injury to the rectus femoris of the left thigh. The Azzurri footballer has already begun the rehabilitation process and will also undergo surgical advice.”
The Belgian was forced off during Thursday’s final pre-season friendly against Olympiacos after pulling up with a thigh problem.
Although the Serie A champions signed Lorenzo Lucca from Udinese earlier this summer, the Italian youngster is seen as a long-term prospect rather than an immediate solution. Conte is now pushing for additional reinforcements to strengthen his attacking options.
Reports in Italy suggest Napoli have drawn up a shortlist featuring Joshua Zirkzee, Jean-Philippe Mateta, Artem Dovbyk and Nikola Krstovic.
Of those names, Zirkzee is believed to be Conte’s preferred choice. The Dutch striker left Bologna for Manchester United last summer but endured a difficult debut season at Old Trafford. His chances of regular football have further diminished following the €85 million signing of Benjamin Šeško from RB Leipzig, with the Slovenian set to lead United’s revamped attack alongside new arrivals Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo.
Napoli will now weigh their options in the coming weeks as they look to secure a stopgap solution before the transfer window closes.
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