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'There are plenty of players in the world' - Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne may face Napoli sale for fiery comments in clear warning from president

Napoli president Aurelio De Laurentiis has sent a chilling warning to his superstar squad, suggesting that no player is untouchable followin...

1 DAY AGO • goal

'There are plenty of players in the world' - Romelu Lukaku and Kevin De Bruyne may face Napoli sale for fiery comments in clear warning from president

Returns with national team Lukaku (hip) made a 17-minute appearance and scored the second of Belgium's goals in Tuesday's 2-0 friendly win over Croatia.

Impact Lukaku bounced back to competitive play following a three-month absence, and he quickly found the back of the net in his first chance. The experienced striker is now ready to compete for a major role at the international level, serving as an alternative to Charles De Ketelaere, who has recently been used in the middle of the front line. While not guaranteed to start, Lukaku is one of the top attacking threats of a squad that could benefit from a favorable group-stage schedule.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Scores in friendly Lukaku (hip) scored during Thursday's 3-0 training match victory over Standard de Liege's reserve side at the Proximus Basecamp, providing a significant boost to his World Cup prep...

Impact Lukaku had been limited to just 64 minutes of competitive football all season with Napoli due to injury, making his goal in the training match a meaningful milestone in his bid to be ready for the tournament. Coach Rudi Garcia is planning to reintegrate him gradually rather than starting him in the opener against Egypt, with Charles De Ketelaere likely to feature in a false nine role or Matias Fernandez-Pardo starting up front for the first fixtures as Lukaku builds his sharpness. The veteran's future at Napoli beyond the World Cup looks increasingly uncertain with several offers reportedly arriving from Saudi Arabia, but for now the focus is entirely on peaking at the right moment for Belgium's Group G campaign.

MAY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Feeling good in preparation Lukaku (hip) insists he is in better physical shape than he was ahead of the 2022 World Cup and is working hard to regain match sharpness in time for the tournament, according to M...

Impact Lukaku has managed just 64 minutes of competitive football this season due to multiple injuries and is being realistic about his role heading into the tournament, tempering expectations while committing to doing everything possible to be ready. Belgium are organizing special training matches specifically to help him regain competitive rhythm, with Lukaku also clarifying that he has no intention of leaving Napoli this summer despite the controversy surrounding his rehabilitation in Belgium, insisting his love for the club remains intact with one year remaining on his contract.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

'My love for the club remains intact' – Lukaku intends to stay at Napoli Romelu Lukaku has fixed his relationship with Napoli, and has no intention of leaving earlier than the end of his contract in June 2027.

MAY 26 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Romelu Lukaku Included In Belgium's World Cup Squad For The Fourth Time

Romelu Lukaku was included in Belgium's World Cup squad despite an injury-hit season with Napoli, joining Kevin De Bruyne and Thibaut Courto...

MAY 15 • FOX SPORTS

Romelu Lukaku Included In Belgium's World Cup Squad For The Fourth Time

Inside Belgium's World Cup roster 2026: Kevin De Bruyne, Romelu Lukaku aim for one last shot at glory | Sporting News Belgium's so-called 'Golden Generation' is all but over. Some will have one more chance at World Cup glory in 2026, though.

MAY 15 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Returning to Belgium Lukaku is heading back to Belgium to work on his conditioning ahead of the World Cup, La Repubblica reported.

Impact Lukaku won't play in the last two Napoli matches and will be evaluated by the national team's medical staff in the next few weeks, considering he hasn't played in over two months. He has featured just six times, scoring once, this campaign, because of multiple injuries, adding three shots (two on target) and two chances created.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Out versus Bologna Lukaku (hip) won't be selected for Monday's fixture versus Bologna and might not be available for any of the last three rounds, Mediaset reported.

Impact Lukaku has worked separately from the rest of the group since returning to Italy and is unlikely to play in the last two tilts, although the decision isn't set in stone at this stage.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Back in Italy Lukaku (hip) has returned to Naples and trained individually, the club announced.

Impact Lukaku reported back to his team after two separate rehab stints abroad, the first of which hadn't been concurred. He could potentially be available for one of the final three matches if the coach deems him fit enough to contribute. He hasn't appeared in over two months at this point and never got into a rhythm after an early serious thigh injury.

MAY 5 • ROTOWIRE

How Inter won the Serie A title, transforming treble disappointment into domestic domination

Inter Milan has transformed last season's disappointment into domination in Italy this year

MAY 3 • Associated Press

'My office was right there... but nobody knocked!' - Antonio Conte explains why he's been left angry by Romelu Lukaku's latest actions

Antonio Conte has expressed his "disappointment" with Romelu Lukaku after the striker allegedly visited Napoli's training ground without gre...

APRIL 25 • goal

'My office was right there... but nobody knocked!' - Antonio Conte explains why he's been left angry by Romelu Lukaku's latest actions

Romelu Lukaku & Napoli hold 'constructive talks' after injury rehabilitation stand-off

Romelu Lukaku and Napoli have held "constructive" talks to resolve a dispute over his injury rehabilitation. The striker will remain in Belg...

APRIL 21 • goal

Romelu Lukaku & Napoli hold 'constructive talks' after injury rehabilitation stand-off

Will keep rehabbing abroad Lukaku (hip) returned to Naples and agreed to pay a fine for his impromptu hiatus, but will head back to Belgium to recover from his injury, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Lukaku cleared the air with his club after deciding to stay away on his own following the last international break, but he'll quickly fly back to his home country to recuperate and work on his conditioning. He doesn't have a clear timetable at this stage. Rasmus Hojlund and Giovane will be the options in the role for a while longer.

APRIL 20 • ROTOWIRE

Still out of the country Lukaku (hip) hasn't reported back to his team and has actually been spotted training with FC Antwerp in recent days, Corriere dello Sport informed.

Impact Lukaku continues to recover in his home country, taking advantage of a local facility, and his return has been pushed back a couple of times. He'll need to mend fences once he decides to head back, as his decision was unilateral.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

'We are not happy' - Romelu Lukaku warned 'there will be consequences' for Napoli snub as director addresses feud with striker

Napoli sporting director Giovanni Manna has issued a stern warning to Romelu Lukaku, confirming that the Belgian striker will face "conseque...

APRIL 6 • goal

'We are not happy' - Romelu Lukaku warned 'there will be consequences' for Napoli snub as director addresses feud with striker

Unavailable versus Milan Lukaku (hip) won't return to Naples this week, La Gazzetta dello Sport relayed.

Impact Lukaku will continue rehabbing his ailment in Belgium and will need to mend fences with his club once he heals up and heads back, or he might be excluded from the squad. Giovane will deputize Rasmus Hojlund on Monday.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Napoli threatens after Lukaku skips training and likely missing crucial AC Milan clash

Romelu Lukaku has been at the center of controversy at Napoli this week

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

Napoli issue alarming statement as Romelu Lukaku continues to ignore calls to return from Belgium

Napoli have released a official statement after star striker Romelu Lukaku failed to report back to training following the international bre...

MARCH 31 • goal

Napoli issue alarming statement as Romelu Lukaku continues to ignore calls to return from Belgium

Risks being frozen out Lukaku didn't report back to his team despite withdrawing from international duty due to an injury, and Napoli announced that they are evaluating potential disciplinary measures.

Impact Lukaku was diagnosed with a hip inflammation by the national team's doctors and decided to stay in his home country to rehab, irking his club. It remains to be seen when he'll be back and if he'll be outright excluded from the squad or simply fined. He has had a secondary role since recovering from a major thigh injury, playing second fiddle to Rasmus Hojlund and making a few short cameos.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku Prioritizes Fitness, Withdraws From Belgium's Friendlies

Romelu Lukaku is skipping Belgium’s friendlies in the United States so he can focus on getting fully fit.

MARCH 24 • FOX SPORTS

Romelu Lukaku Prioritizes Fitness, Withdraws From Belgium's Friendlies

Season opener decides game Lukaku scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Verona. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 97th minute...

Impact Lukaku logged a season high 17 minutes and made every second count, netting a decisive last minute winner for his first goal of the season and creating two other chances. Napoli's top scorer from their title winning season has endured a difficult return since coming back from a serious long term injury in January, with the coaching staff carefully managing his workload. That goal will undoubtedly boost his confidence as he looks to make an impact in whatever limited minutes come his way, with Napoli pushing for a Champions League spot next season.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Verona 1-2 Napoli: Emotional Lukaku off the mark with last-gasp winner Verona looked the more likely to take all three points, but Romelu Lukaku had other ideas and ensured it was Napoli who triumphed.

FEBRUARY 28 • BEINSPORTS.COM

Lukaku's last-gasp goal ends Napoli's winless run and Inter 13 points clear in Serie A

Romelu Lukaku's first goal of the season with the last kick of the match has ended Napoli’s winless run

FEBRUARY 28 • Associated Press

Como beats Napoli on penalties to advance to Coppa Italia semifinals

Como advanced to the semifinals of the Coppa Italia for the first time in 40 years after beating Italian champion Napoli in a penalty shootout

FEBRUARY 10 • Associated Press

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