Napoli forward Romelu Lukaku will not return to the field until December

Napoli forward Romelu Lukaku will not be able to return to the field until December, reports Football Italia.

Romelu Lukaku, Getty Images

The Belgian suffered a serious muscle injury during a preseason match against Olympiacos in August and this week traveled to Belgium for specialized treatment. Lukaku intended to return for the Serie A match against Atalanta, scheduled for November 22. However, after the latest examination in Brussels, the player was informed that he would not be able to take the field until December.

To replace the Belgian forward, Napoli has already signed former Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund.