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Won't need to miss time Lukaku (knee) trained regularly after returning early from Belgium, Tuttomercatoweb informed.

Impact Lukaku was mostly managed as his national team had nothing to play for in their most recent Nations League. His knee issue is minor and manageable. He'll continue leading the line versus Roma. He has scored twice and added two assists, eight shots (four on target) and five key passes in the last six matches.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

Not dealing with an injury Lukaku has been sent back early by Belgium due to load management, as previously agreed upon with the coach, Sky Italy reported.

Impact Lukaku played with Belgium for the first time this season as he stayed in Naples in the previous two breaks to work on his conditioning after a late transfer and concurred with Giovanni Tedesco, along with a few teammates, that he'd head back early if Belgium couldn't advance, which was the case following a loss to Italy.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Held out against Israel Lukaku has left the Belgium national team due to injury, according to the team.

Impact Lukaku has been dropped from the Belgium national team for this international break, with the forward suffering from an undisclosed injury. However, this could just be a cautionary move to prevent any injuries in the future due to a busy schedule, leaving a slight chance the forward is still close to fit. Either way, he will look to be ready for Napoli's next match on Nov. 24.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Invisible against Inter Lukaku drew one foul and had 10 touches in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Inter Milan.

Impact Lukaku struggled again versus a top team, failing to take a shot for the second time in the campaign. He has found the target just once in the last five fixtures, logging seven shots (three on target), three key passes and three clearances.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

Clash of Offensive Giants | Head To Head | Thuram vs Lukaku | Serie A 2024/25

NOVEMBER 10 • YOUTUBE

Erased by Atalanta defenders Lukaku committed two fouls and generated two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-0 defeat against Atalanta.

Impact Lukaku had a tough time getting open and receiving feeds in dangerous areas in a poor collective showing by Napoli. He has scored twice and tallied two assists, eight shots (four on target) and five chances created in the last five rounds.

NOVEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Roars back in Milan clash Lukaku scored one goal to go with two shots (one on target), two clearances and one block in Tuesday's 2-0 win over AC Milan.

Impact Lukaku needed just five minutes to end a short dry spell, outmuscling a defender and finishing with aplomb after tiptoeing the offside trap. He has scored and assisted twice in the last five rounds, posting seven shots (three on target) and five key passes.

OCTOBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Mostly quiet in Lecce bout Lukaku won one of one tackle, drew one foul and recorded two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Lecce.

Impact Lukaku performed a little better than in the previous game, where he was invisible, but didn't take advantage of a pair of juicy opportunities in the box and didn't fill it up. He has scored once, assisted twice, both in the same game, and logged five shots (two on target), five key passes and three clearances in the last five rounds.

OCTOBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles versus Empoli Lukaku drew two fouls and had one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory over Empoli.

Impact Lukaku never managed to shake loose, didn't produce and was pulled after an hour to try something different up front, which paid immediate dividends. He's been rather boom or bust statistically. He has tallied two goals, four assists, five shots (two on target) and seven key passes in the last five matches.

OCTOBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Tremendous in Como win Lukaku scored one goal and assisted twice from one shot (one on target) and two chances created in Friday's 3-1 win against Como.

Impact Lukaku didn't have a ton of volume but played a role in all three goals, first finding Scott McTominay in the box with a fine pass, then burying a PK, and finally springing David Neres loose with a great through ball. He has posted three goals, four assists, seven shots (three on target) and six key passes in five matches.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Belgium without Lukaku and De Bruyne for Nations League matches against France and Italy

Belgium coach Domenico Tedesco called up four new players Friday to take on Italy and France in upcoming Nations League matches while leaving out of his squad stalwarts Romelu Luka...

OCTOBER 4 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Quiet performance in draw Lukaku had zero shots and suffered three fouls during Saturday's scoreless draw against juventus.

Impact Lukaku was coming off dominating in his first Napoli start but just didn't have the same room to operate against an always stingy defense. Still one of the most feared strikers in the world, Lukaku shouldn't have many opponents like this, so expect him to dominate almost in a weekly basis.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Dominant in Cagliari fixture Lukaku scored one goal and assisted twice from two shots and three chances created in Sunday's 4-0 win versus Cagliari.

Impact Lukaku hit the net for the second time in a row with an easy finish on a late counter and teed up Giovanni Di Lorenzo and Khvicha Kvaratskhelia with slick passes on two earlier goals. He's off to an outstanding start with two goals, two assists, five shots (two on target) and three key passes in four matches.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Debuts with goal Lukaku scored a goal while taking three shots (one on goal) during Saturday's 2-1 win over Parma.

Impact Lukaku entered the match in the 62nd minute and scored Napoli's first goal in the 92nd. It was a debut goal for Lukaku who joined the club just two days ago and will likely start moving forward following the international break.

AUGUST 31 • ROTOWIRE

Romelu Lukaku ends underwhelming second spell at Chelsea by joining Napoli for reported $33M

Romelu Lukaku has completed his move to Napoli and coach Antonio Conte says he could play immediately

AUGUST 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Joins Napoli Lukaku has transferred to Napoli on a permanent deal, the team announced.

Impact Lukaku wanted to reunite with Antonio Conte, and his wish was eventually grated. With Victor Osimhen fully expected to leave, he'll lead the line once ready for full minutes. He tallied 20 goals, four assists, 91 shots (43 on target) and 47 key passes in 45 games with Roma last season.

AUGUST 29 • ROTOWIRE

Lukaku lands in Italy to finalise move to Napoli and rekindle winning relationship with Conte

Excitement is ramping up in Naples over the rekindling of the winning combination of Romelu Lukaku and Antonio Conte

AUGUST 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

£100m flop Romelu Lukaku FINALLY nearing Chelsea exit as Napoli take key step in transfer pursuit | Goal.com US Napoli are in advanced talks with Chelsea to sign Belgian forward Romelu Lukaku permanently this summer.

AUGUST 19 • GOAL.COM

Napoli table formal Romelu Lukaku-Victor Osimhen swap deal offer with Chelsea outcast determined to reunite with Antonio Conte | Goal.com US Serie A side Napoli have made Chelsea an offer for Romelu Lukaku that would also see Victor Osimhen move to Stamford Bridge.

AUGUST 14 • GOAL.COM

'We need reinforcements' - Antonio Conte explains why players 'don't want' to join Napoli as Serie A side struggle to sign Romelu Lukaku | Goal.com US Napoli manager Antonio Conte has hinted the club needs more "reinforcements", while explaining why players don't want to sign for them.

AUGUST 11 • GOAL.COM

Chelsea's Victor Osimhen-Romelu Lukaku loan-swap deal could be a rare stroke of genius from the Blues' transfer negotiators - so maybe it's too good to be true | Goal.com US A tempting loan-swap deal involving Romelu Lukaku and Napoli's Victor Osimhen might be too good to be true for Chelsea

JULY 30 • GOAL.COM

Chelsea locked in Victor Osimhen loan talks as Napoli push for permanent Romelu Lukaku transfer | Goal.com US Chelsea are reportedly locked in Victor Osimhen loan talks as Napoli want to reunite Romelu Lukaku with Antonio Conte with a permanent trans...

JULY 30 • GOAL.COM

Why Romelu Lukaku and Chelsea have been left in limbo as striker's desired transfer to Napoli may not go through | Goal.com US Chelsea outcast Romelu Lukaku has reportedly been left in limbo over his future, amid links with Antonio Conte's Napoli.

JULY 28 • GOAL.COM

France vs. Belgium: Instant analysis following Round of 16 matchup | Euro Today

JULY 1 • FOX SPORTS

Ends Euros scoreless Lukaku registered one shot (one on goal) in Monday's 1-0 loss versus France.

Impact Lukaku failed to record a goal in the Euros after having scored four back in the 2022 tournament. He did manage to get an assist while also collecting 11 shots (eight on target). The forward will have a month off before returning to Roma ahead of the 2024/25 season.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

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Belgium without Lukaku and De Bruyne for Nations League matches against France and Italy

Romelu Lukaku ends underwhelming second spell at Chelsea by joining Napoli for reported $33M

Lukaku lands in Italy to finalise move to Napoli and rekindle winning relationship with Conte

France vs. Belgium: Instant analysis following Round of 16 matchup | Euro Today