Napoli confident Lukaku could return as early as December | OneFootball

Napoli eagerly awaits the return of Romelu Lukaku. The Belgian forward, who was sidelined during the preseason due to a muscle injury, forced the club to make moves in the market. Aurelio De Laurentiis, in fact, heavily invested in Rasmus Hojlund, identified as the ideal reinforcement to provide goals and physicality to the offensive lineup.

Lukaku's Recovery, Positive Signs: The Belgian Could Return to the Field in December

Despite the prolonged absence, Antonio Conte has never stopped believing in a full recovery for the former Inter and Roma striker. His experience, combined with the ability to make an impact in decisive moments, represents a crucial added value for a team that is decisively aiming to compete both in Serie A and in the Champions League. Lukaku's presence would also be a valuable reference for his two younger teammates, Hojlund and Lorenzo Lucca, both talented but still seeking their definitive breakthrough.

Encouraging news is coming from abroad. According to today's edition of Il Mattino, Lukaku is in Belgium, where he is following a specific rehabilitation program. In recent hours, he underwent a new medical examination at the Brussels clinic that is monitoring him. The tests confirmed that the recovery is proceeding as planned. His return to Naples is expected in the coming days, when the forward will undertake part of the rehabilitation process under the supervision of the Azzurri's medical staff. Subsequently, he might return to Belgium to complete the final phases of the rehabilitation work. The most comforting news concerns the timing: the return to the field, initially expected for January, could happen as early as December. An early recovery that would be a breath of fresh air for Conte and the entire Neapolitan environment.

Andrea Alati

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