Overview

• Napoli said tests revealed a high-grade rectus femoris injury in Lukaku’s left thigh, with rehabilitation underway and a surgical consultation scheduled.
• Italian outlets report an earliest return in November, while the club has not provided a timetable.
• Sky Sport Italia reports he could be left off the initial 25-player lists for Serie A and the Champions League, with mid-season changes permitted under the rules.
• Coverage links Napoli with striker options such as Rasmus Hojlund and Joshua Zirkzee as the window nears its close, with Lorenzo Lucca currently the senior option in the role.
• Lukaku’s long-time physiotherapist expressed full confidence in a complete return to his previous level.