Napoli Eyes Disciplinary Action on Lukaku for Skipping Training

Romelu Lukaku faces potential disciplinary measures from Napoli after the striker failed to report for training on Tuesday, following his withdrawal from Belgium's national team squad for recent international friendlies.

The 32-year-old forward, on loan at the Serie A club from Chelsea, had been expected to return to Naples after opting out of Belgium's matches against the United States and Mexico to prioritize his recovery from ongoing injury issues. Instead, Lukaku remained in Belgium to undergo individualized rehabilitation, a decision that prompted an official response from Napoli. In a statement, the club confirmed that the player "did not respond to today's call-up for the resumption of training" and added that it "reserves the right to decide whether to take appropriate disciplinary action, as well as whether to continue the player's activity with the squad on a permanent basis."

Lukaku's absence comes amid a challenging season marked by persistent fitness problems. He sustained a hamstring injury during Napoli's preseason and did not return to competitive action until January. Since then, the Belgium international has made only seven appearances across all competitions,...