Romelu Lukaku will focus on his physical recovery to arrive at the World Cup in full form

The Napoli forward will follow an individual training program in Belgium to prepare for the World Cup, absenting himself from the final Serie A matches, according to 'Het Nieuwsblad'.

Customized approach for Lukaku

Romelu Lukaku, the Belgian forward of Napoli, has decided to return to his country to undergo a specific recovery program, distancing himself from the final Serie A commitments. His goal is to regain fitness after a season plagued by injuries and lack of continuity.

Decisions after weeks of uncertainty

This determination comes after a period of uncertainty about the player's immediate future. The relationship between Lukaku and the Italian club, led by Antonio Conte, had become tense in recent months due to differences in the management of his rehabilitation. Italian and Belgian media pointed out discrepancies regarding the supervision of his recovery, after claiming physical discomfort to not join the Belgian national team in World Cup friendlies.

Recovery after previous injuries

Lukaku had suffered an injury to his left thigh during preseason, keeping him off the field for several months. In the current season, the forward has only played seven official matches with Napoli, scoring one goal. In contrast, in his first season at the Italian club, he scored 14 goals, demonstrating his value as a scorer.

World Cup project in progress

The Belgian international, signed by Napoli in 2024 from Chelsea, reunited with Conte, with whom he had success at Inter. Belgium, the country he will represent in the 2026 World Cup, shares a group with Egypt, Iran, and New Zealand. If Lukaku is called up by Rudi Garcia, it would be his fourth World Cup participation, after playing in Brazil 2014, Russia 2018, and Qatar 2022.

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