Archive · 18 Aug 2025
Napoli's Lukaku Faces Injury Setback Before Serie A Opener
Romelu Lukaku, a player for Napoli, got hurt during a soccer game.
The injury is in his thigh and might need surgery.
This happened during a friendly match against another team.
Doctors found out he has a serious muscle injury.
Lukaku is now working to get better and will talk to a surgeon.
This is a setback for Napoli, as the team is about to start playing in a big competition on Saturday.
It's unclear how long Lukaku will be unable to play.
Napoli's Romelu Lukaku has sustained a significant thigh injury.
The injury occurred during a friendly match against Olympiakos Piraeus.
Tests confirmed a high-grade injury to the rectus femoris muscle.
Lukaku has initiated rehabilitation and will seek a surgical consultation.
Napoli is set to start their Serie A title defense on Saturday.
- Who
- Napoli's player, Romelu Lukaku.
- What
- Romelu Lukaku suffered a high-grade injury to his rectus femoris muscle in his left thigh.
- When
- The injury occurred on Thursday during a friendly match; the announcement was made on Monday.
- Where
- The injury happened during a match.
- Why
- The articles do not mention why the injury occurred.
- Player
- Romelu Lukaku
- Team
- Napoli
- Injury
- High-grade injury to the rectus femoris muscle
- Injury Location
- Left thigh
- Next Match
- Sassuolo on Saturday