Naples (Italy), Aug 18 (AP) Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku may require surgery after sustaining a left thigh injury during a preseason friendly, the Italian champions said Monday.
The Belgium international was substituted in the 2-1 win over Olympiacos on Thursday.
Tests showed Lukaku has a “high-grade” damage to the thigh muscle in his left leg, said Napoli, which added that the striker “has already begun his rehabilitation program and will also undergo a surgical consultation.” Napoli, which didn't give a potential timeframe for Lukaku's absence, begins the defense of its Serie A title against Sassuolo on Saturday.
Belgium will also be keen to know the seriousness of the injury to its all-time record scorer, with World Cup qualifiers scheduled for the team in September, October and November.
This report includes content sourced from Press Trust of India (PTI), edited for clarity and context.
