Lukaku breaks silence on social media after serious injury | OneFootball

Napoli striker Romelu Lukaku insists he’s always ‘positive-minded’ and thanks ‘everyone’ for the support after sustaining a high-grade thigh injury.

Napoli star Lukaku breaks the silence on social media a few days after sustaining a serious thigh injury that will force him to the sidelines for several weeks.

Lukaku’s social media message after injury

CASTEL DI SANGRO, ITALY – AUGUST 14: Romelu Lukaku of Napoli leaves the pitch after suffering an injury during the pre-season friendly match between Napoli and Olympiacos at Stadio Teofilo Patini on August 14, 2025 in Castel di Sangro, Italy. (Photo by Giuseppe Bellini/Getty Images)

“Thank you, everyone, for the messages in the last few days,” Lukaku wrote in an Instagram story.

“I really appreciate the support from you guys. Shit happens, and injuries are part of the game, but by the grace of God, I feel good, and I’m always positive-minded no matter what. See you soon.”

Romelu Lukaku’s Instagram message on August 20, 2025.

Lukaku has just begun his second season at Napoli, but his injury will force the Partenopei to look for another centre-forward for the 2025-26 campaign.

According to various sources, Lukaku is expected to remain out of action for approximately three months, but Gazzetta reported on Wednesday that the experienced centre-forward has decided against undergoing surgery.

PARMA, ITALY – MAY 18: Giovanni Leoni of Parma Calcio is challenged by Romelu Lukaku of Napoli during the Serie A match between Parma and Napoli at Stadio Ennio Tardini on May 18, 2025 in Parma, Italy. (Photo by Alessandro Sabattini/Getty Images)

The 32-year-old netted 14 goals in 36 Serie A games with Napoli in 2024-25, winning his second Serie A title under Antonio Conte.

Lukaku has also played for Inter and Roma in Serie A, and his contract at the Stadio Maradona expires in June 2027.

Napoli already signed Lorenzo Lucca in the centre-forward position this summer, but have also been linked with many other strikers, including Rasmus Hojlund, Artem Dovbyk and Tolu Arokodare.