Napoli star Lukaku steps up recovery to return before Supercoppa clash | OneFootball

Romelu Lukaku is stepping up his recovery as he aims to return to action for Napoli ahead of schedule, with Sky Sport reporting the Belgian striker is targeting a comeback before the Supercoppa Italiana.

Lukaku has been sidelined since August with a high-grade tear in his left thigh muscle but returned to Naples last week to begin personalised training at Castel Volturno.

CASTEL DI SANGRO, ITALY – AUGUST 14: Romelu Lukaku of Napoli lies on the pitch after being injured during the pre-season friendly match between Napoli and Olympiacos at Stadio Teofilo Patini on August 14, 2025 in Castel di Sangro, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Bellini/Getty Images)

According to Sky reporter Francesco Modugno, via IlNapolista, the 32-year-old “is intensifying workloads and looking to bring forward his original target” for a return.

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That could mean a comeback between December 10 and 15: a crucial stretch that sees Napoli face Benfica in the Champions League and Udinese in Serie A.

NAPLES, ITALY – MAY 23: Romelu Lukaku of Napoli celebrates scoring his team’s second goal during the Serie A match between Napoli and Cagliari at Stadio Diego Armando Maradona on May 23, 2025 in Naples, Italy. (Photo by Francesco Pecoraro/Getty Images)

With Lukaku nearing fitness, Antonio Conte’s squad is slowly returning to full strength after an injury-plagued start to the season. His return could also reignite competition in attack, where Rasmus Højlund has been deputising.

The Danish striker, who scored five Champions League goals during his Manchester United days, now faces a test of consistency to convince Conte he deserves to stay in the starting XI once “Big Rom” is back leading the line.