A physiotherapist with years of experience working with Romelu Lukaku has spoken to Belgian media, offering reassurance about the striker`s condition after he was sidelined for several months. The expert expressed confidence that Lukaku will “return to his previous level without any issues.”
Napoli is currently searching for a temporary replacement as the transfer window nears its close. The club had previously acquired Lorenzo Lucca from Udinese, but rumors now suggest they may pursue Manchester United`s Joshua Zirkzee or Rasmus Hojlund.
Lieven Maesschalck, who has worked with Lukaku since his teenage years, shared insights with Belgian outlet HLN: “Romelu is an exceptional athlete who demands a lot from his body due to his physical playing style. While we can work hard to prevent injuries, it`s not always possible to avoid them completely. There are factors beyond our control.”
Regarding Lukaku`s reaction to the setback, Maesschalck commented, “He will be very disappointed because he is passionate about football. However, knowing Romelu`s mentality, he will do everything possible to return quickly. We`ll need to protect him from himself as he tends to set unrealistic goals. That`s just his nature – always pushing himself, but we must respect the body`s natural healing process.”
Maesschalck concluded with a strong vote of confidence: “He will definitely return to his previous level of performance. I have absolutely no doubts about that.”