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Napoli Striker Romelu Lukaku Hit With Massive Injury Concern, May Need Surgery On...

Napoli Striker Romelu Lukaku Hit With Massive Injury Concern, May Need Surgery On...

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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.
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