Romelu Lukaku Faces Possible Surgery After Serious Thigh Injury
Romelu Lukaku, Napoli's star forward, sustained a major thigh injury potentially requiring surgery. Reports suggest the injury could sideline him for weeks, jeopardizing Napoli's title defense. Tests confirm a high-grade injury to his left rectus femoris muscle following a match against Olympiakos Piraeus.
Napoli's star forward Romelu Lukaku is facing a challenging recovery after suffering a significant thigh injury. 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, tallying 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.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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