Lukaku Clarifies Injury Details in Belgium, Reaffirms Full Commitment to Napoli
Romelu Lukaku, the Napoli striker, has clarified the circumstances surrounding his current absence from the team. Via his official Instagram account, Lukaku stated that he is in Belgium to undergo an intensive treatment program. The player revealed he is suffering from inflammation and fluid in his iliopsoas muscle, explaining that this decision was made because he had not felt fully physically fit in recent weeks and wished to regain full health to be available for selection when called upon.
The Belgian international emphasized the strength of his relationship with the Southern Italian club in response to rumors surrounding his absence. Lukaku stated, “The truth is that I haven't been feeling physically well in recent weeks. I underwent some examinations while in Belgium, and it was found that there is inflammation and fluid in the iliopsoas muscle near scar tissue.” The striker continued, affirming his absolute loyalty to the team by saying, “I could never turn my back on Napoli,” a clear indication of his commitment despite recent physical challenges.
In a related context, Lukaku described the current season as extremely demanding both professionally and personally. He said, “This season has been very challenging for me, between injury and personal loss.” This prompted him to choose Belgium as a place for rehabilitation to ensure his return in the best possible condition. Reports indicate that the player intends to stay there for an additional two weeks to continue his treatment program, especially since this injury is the second physical issue he has faced since returning to play in early November.
These clarifications come amid previous reports suggesting the player stopped in Belgium for treatment without obtaining prior authorization from the club's management. However, Lukaku's recent statements aimed to dispel concerns about his future with the team. Through this step, the striker seeks to end ongoing speculation and ensure his readiness for the upcoming phase of Serie A, emphasizing that external rehabilitation is in the best interest of the club, which aims to maintain the stability of its core squad.
