Napoli threatens to exclude Lukaku after failing to return from Belgium.

Romelu Lukaku, the Belgian forward who has sparked controversy in Naples, finds himself in a delicate situation that could dictate his future at the club. The player’s absence from training in the Italian city has led to rumors that his connection with the Partenopei may be coming to an end.

The Belgian international, who was expected to return to Naples last week, chose to remain in Antwerp, where he is training individually. This decision has not been well received by the club, which has been visibly irritated by the striker’s stance. According to various sources, Napoli’s management has already warned Lukaku: if he does not report by today, he will be excluded from the first-team squad.

The situation escalated when Lukaku missed the much-anticipated training session this morning. In response to this absence, reports indicate that Napoli is prepared to take drastic measures, effectively freezing the player from the squad, as reported by Sky Sport Italia.

Lukaku, who has remained silent about the situation until now, made a statement on social media on Monday, expressing his desire to contribute to the team, but without addressing his return. “There is nothing I would like more than to play and win for my team. But at this moment, I have to ensure that I am clinically 100%, as I have not been recently and it has affected me mentally,” he stated.

The truth is that the future of the forward is now at stake. With Napoli’s next match scheduled for Monday, April 6, against AC Milan at the Stadio Maradona, the pressure is mounting. The Neapolitan club is preparing for a strong comeback after the break, but the absence of Lukaku could be a significant blow to their aspirations.

Lukaku’s situation raises questions about the player’s future at Napoli, and fans are eagerly awaiting a resolution. With tensions rising, could this be the end of the line for the forward at the club? The answer may be revealed in the coming days as the saga continues.

This article first appeared on Apito Final.