Napoli forward Romelu Lukaku missed a scheduled training session on Tuesday, triggering concerns within the club and opening the door for possible disciplinary action, including being dropped from upcoming games.
In a statement, Napoli confirmed the development, saying, “We can confirm that Romelu Lukaku did not respond to today’s call to return to training.
“The club reserves the right to consider taking the appropriate disciplinary action, as well as to determine whether the player will continue to train with the team for an indefinite period.”
The absence comes amid rising tension between Lukaku and the club, although no official explanation has been given for his failure to report.
Napoli underscored the gravity of the situation, stressing that players are expected to meet their professional responsibilities.
“We expect all players to adhere to professional obligations, including attendance at training sessions.”
The incident has cast uncertainty over Lukaku’s future at the club and could impact Napoli’s campaign in both Serie A and European competitions if not swiftly resolved.
Observers and supporters are closely watching developments, as any disciplinary action against the striker could weaken the team’s attacking options in key matches.
