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NAPOLIERS, Italy (AP) — Napoli striker Romell Lukaku may need surgery after suffering a left thigh injury during preseason friendly, the Italian champion said Monday.<\/p>\n

Belgian International replaced the Olympiacos 2-1 on Thursday. <\/p>\n

Tests showed Lukaku had “high quality” damage to the thigh muscles in his left leg, Napoli said.<\/p>\n

Napoli, who gave no potential time slots due to Lukaku’s absence, will begin defending the Serie title against Sasuro on Saturday.<\/p>\n

Belgium also wants to know how serious the injury to the highest record scorer ever, as the team is scheduled for World Cup qualifiers in September, October and November.<\/p>\n

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