A number of sources in Italy declare that ‘irritated’ Napoli may take disciplinary measures towards Romelu Lukaku, who has determined to coach in Belgium till subsequent week with out the membership’s consent.
Lukaku infuriates Napoli
Belgium worldwide Lukaku has not returned to Naples, the place he was anticipated to renew coaching this morning.
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A number of sources, together with Sky, Il Mattino and , declare that Lukaku was attributable to return to the membership’s coaching centre after informing Belgium nationwide staff coach Rudi Garcia that he was not match to face Mexico and the USMNT in worldwide friendlies throughout the break and wanted extra time to get again in form.
Based on Sky, Lukaku is unwilling to return to Naples earlier than subsequent week.
He was anticipated to return this morning to proceed coaching beneath Antonio Conte’s assistant, Cristian Stellini, as Conte himself has taken some
CAGLIARI, ITALY – MARCH 20: Napoli’s coach Antonio Conte appears to be like on throughout the Serie A match between Cagliari Calcio and SSC Napoli at Stadio Sant’Elia on March 20, 2026 in Cagliari, Italy. (Picture by Enrico Locci/Getty Pictures)
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Lukaku, alternatively, has determined to stay in Antwerp to work on his full restoration on the identical clinic the place his compatriot and teammate, Kevin De Bruyne, was handled in current months.
VERONA, ITALY – FEBRUARY 28: Romelu Lukaku of SSC Napoli and Unai Núñez of Hellas Verona throughout the Serie A match between Hellas Verona FC and SSC Napoli at Stadio Marcantonio Bentegodi on February 28, 2026 in Verona, Italy. (Picture by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Pictures)
Lukaku, 32, suffered a high-degree muscle harm throughout the pre-season in August and has solely performed 64 minutes throughout seven appearances this time period, scoring one objective.
Based on Repubblica, Napoli may take disciplinary measures towards their striker, who selected to stay in Belgium with out the membership’s consent.