Concern for Lukaku? The striker might not play the first friendly match with Inter

The first step will be played this Saturday against Betis Seville. But Simone Inzaghi would think about the possibility of not using her new asset. “The presence of Romelu during this meeting is still uncertain”, precise the Gazzetta dello Sport. “But it’s not because of physical problems or as a precaution. The idea would be to leave it to Appiano Gentile (Editor’s note, Inter’s training center) to work. The attacker needs to put fuel in his legs, improve his form, pace and stamina in high intensity sprints to avoid having problems in the future. However, nothing is final at this time. “A decision will be made tomorrow (Editor’s note Thursday). If the staff and Inzaghi choose to take him to Spain, Romelu won’t play more than half time.specifies the daily pink.

A logical choice?

This Tuesday, Simone Inzaghi was able to gauge her number 90 and knows the personality of the man well. If he doesn’t take it with him in a friendly against Betis, was the striker ready to play 45 minutes of an ultra-important World Cup encounter and become the savior of the nation? We can doubt it… But the question is no longer there.

To retype his center forward, the coach bases himself on the situation of the player experienced in October. During a trip to Fiorentina, he left him in Milan after his hamstring injury. The coach preferred to see the Devil perform an additional double session than having him for a maximum of 30 minutes on the pitch. The good news is that Romelu Lukaku is further along in his rehabilitation now than during this period. If he does not select him, it is because Inzaghi feels it is more appropriate to continue the specific work and aim for a return to the field in the following friendlies. Namely next Thursday against Reggina where he will have playing time (a half or more). Then, against Sassuolo (December 29) where he will probably start and play an hour or 75 minutes.

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One thing is certain, everything is done for the return to the fore of the Red Devil. Inzaghi and his deputies set out a roadmap to improve his fitness week by week. Since Tuesday, he has been working fully with the group. Which proves that he is advancing step by step. After this collective session, he continues with another individual where he performs additional athletic exercises. The rhythm is sustained but Lukaku does not force, at the request of the staff.

In short, this revalidation is progressing well. But the top scorer in the history of the Devils has ants in the legs. And for good reason, he has not started an official meeting for almost 110 days! On January 4, it will be 131 days… An eternity for this madman of competition. Against Naples, Inter and Lukaku will know what they have in mind. The 29-year-old Belgian absolutely wants to arrive at 100% for this shock in the Scudetto which makes the Boot salivate.

Depending on this progressive preparation, we will see how many minutes Lukaku can play during this clash. “Lukaku is a unique piece to be handled with care. To be 100%, he must always push as hard as possible. With the physique he has, Romelu should play 90′ all the time to maintain optimal condition.” concluded the Gazette.

On the side of Giuseppe Meazza, we rely heavily on the return of Big Rom ‘. Inter are 12 points behind. Fifteen points would mean the end of title illusions. Good news: Lukaku is never stronger than when he is vengeful and criticized. This summer, he returned to Inter to regain his throne as king of Serie A. It’s up to him to show the way within 21 days.