Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku has finally spoken out to clarify the confusion surrounding his absence from Napoli.
Taking to Instagram, Lukaku opened up on the reasons behind his absence amidst rumours of possible ultimatums and threats of legal action. The former Chelsea star revealed why he is extending his stay in Belgium.
According to Lukaku, he was not feeling well and had undergone tests in Belgium with doctors and personal trainers, which revealed inflammation in his hip flexor.
Hence his decision to undergo rehabilitation at home rather than in Naples, so that he can be “100% fit”. Lukaku did, however, make it clear that he “will never turn his back on Napoli”.
Romelu Lukaku has struggled with injury this season (Photo by Cesare Purini/Mondadori Portfolio via Getty Images)
Lukaku’s post reads:
“This season has been tough for me,” wrote Lukaku, “I’ve had to deal with an injury and a personal loss. Iknow there’s been a lot of speculation about my situation in recent days, and it’s important to set the record straight.
The truth is that I haven’t been feeling physically well in recent weeks. I had a check-up whilst I was in Belgium, and it turned out that there was inflammation in my hip flexor.
Given that this is the second problem I’ve had since returning at the start of November, I’ve decided to undergo rehabilitation in Belgium.”
“I imagine you’ve seen the interview I gave in Verona. I’ll never turn my back on Napoli; I just want to play and win with my team. But right now I need to be sure I’m 100% fit: I haven’t been recently, and that’s taken its toll on me mentally”
“It’s been a tough year, but in the end I’ll pull through and help Napoli and my national team achieve their respective goals. That’s the only thing I want.”
