Napoli, Lukaku still sidelined: not even on the bench against Cagliari | OneFootball

The hopes of Napoli and its technical staff to see Romelu Lukaku among the squad for the Coppa Italia round of 16 against Cagliari have been dashed. Despite the player's desire and the optimism surrounding Castel Volturno, the Belgian striker will not be available to Antonio Conte for tonight's match, Wednesday.

Lukaku speeds up, but the staff holds back: condition not yet optimal

Today's edition of Il Mattino provides an update on the striker's condition, highlighting a crucial distinction: the injury is clinically healed, but his athletic condition is progressing slowly. The player, observed during individual workouts, does not yet seem to have reached the excellent form that characterized his summer preparation before the stoppage. "He needs to increase the workload and see how he reacts," reads the newspaper. Lukaku, known for his eagerness and confidence in speeding up recovery, has had to contend with the brakes imposed by the medical staff, who prioritize caution to avoid relapses. Indeed, the Belgian continues to train separately, not yet having joined the rest of the group.

Andrea Alati

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