Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku could require surgery after suffering a left thigh injury during a preseason friendly, the Italian champions said Monday.
The Belgium international was substituted in Thursday’s 2-1 win over Olympiacos. Tests revealed a “high-grade” thigh muscle injury in his left leg. Napoli added that Lukaku has started a rehabilitation program and will also undergo a surgical consultation.
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The club did not specify how long the striker might be sidelined. Napoli begins its Serie A title defense against Sassuolo on Saturday. Belgium will also monitor the injury closely ahead of World Cup qualifiers in September, October, and November.
Source: Agency