Napoli: Lukaku eyes late November return, therapy in Belgium | OneFootball

Romelu Lukaku continues his recovery process after the high-grade injury to the rectus femoris of his left thigh, suffered during a friendly match against Olympiacos.

Napoli, Lukaku aims to return at the end of November: conservative therapy in Belgium

The Belgian striker for Napoli has chosen to avoid surgery, relying instead on conservative therapy overseen by trusted Belgian doctors, with the goal of shortening his time away from the pitch.

Recovery time and league situation

According to Gazzetta dello Sport, Big Rom could return around the end of November, which would be about three months after the injury. The striker has been left out of the Champions League squad, but he could be available for some league matches even before the estimated recovery period ends, if his rehabilitation proceeds smoothly.

Conservative therapy vs surgical intervention

The decision to avoid surgery aims to reduce the risk of a longer absence. However, it also carries a higher risk of relapse, which is why the rehabilitation process is being monitored with extreme care. Lukaku remains in close contact with Napoli, Antonio Conte, and Dr. Canonico to constantly monitor the evolution of the injury.

Rudi Garcia’s opinion

The Belgium national team coach, Rudi Garcia, also commented on the striker’s decision:

“Lukaku was positive when I spoke to him. We want him back as soon as possible. He has a fighting spirit. His decision not to undergo surgery was the right one, considering his age: surgery could have meant a longer absence. In the meantime, we’ll try to face the World Cup even without him.”

Club context

In the meantime, Napoli has already invested in the transfer market to strengthen their attack, with the signing of Hojlund. The goal remains to ensure consistent performance and results, despite the Belgian’s prolonged absence.

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