Napoli have issued a stern warning to striker Romelu Lukaku, indicating that disciplinary action could be taken against the Belgian forward after he failed to report for training on Tuesday.
The club announced that Lukaku did not respond to a call-up ahead of the resumption of training, and now reserves the right to evaluate the adoption of appropriate disciplinary measures.
Napoli's statement on the matter suggests that the club is considering stronger measures against Lukaku, including a possible termination of contract, depending on existing agreements.
The development has heightened tensions between the club and the striker, who had earlier withdrawn from international duty with Belgium citing poor fitness.
Lukaku's decision to remain in Belgium to train individually rather than return to Naples has now drawn the club's reaction, with reports suggesting that Napoli could freeze the striker out of the squad if he failed to return.
Napoli's legal team is currently reviewing the situation, with options ranging from internal sanctions to more severe actions.
The club is scheduled to return to action after the international break with a crucial fixture against AC Milan at the Stadio Diego Armando Maradona.
When Napoli says they reserve the right to take disciplinary action against Romelu Lukaku, that means the club is ready to walk away from a potentially costly contract if he continues to defy them. This is a significant escalation in the standoff between the club and the striker, and it's clear that Napoli will not tolerate Lukaku's individual training sessions indefinitely.
