The crisis between Italian coach Antonio Conte and Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku has been renewed following sharp comments from the Napoli coach, hinting at his disappointment with the player's behavior.

Conte confirmed that he did not receive any direct communication from Lukaku despite his return to the training center, which reignited the conflict between the two parties.

The crisis dates back to last month when Lukaku missed training without permission, despite withdrawing from his national team's camp due to injury, prompting the club to take disciplinary action against him. Despite reports of attempts to calm the situation through a meeting with management, Conte's recent statements cast doubt on any real rapprochement between him and the player.

Lukaku, on his part, revealed his struggles this season, whether due to recurring injuries or psychological pressures, especially after the death of his father. He confirmed that he was not in his best physical condition. The player clarified that he is currently focusing on full recovery, emphasizing his desire to return to help his team and achieve his goals.

In terms of results, Napoli continues to chase the top spot in the Italian league, but they are nine points behind the leader Inter Milan, which increases the sensitivity of the situation within the team, especially with the ongoing uncertainty about Lukaku's future and the possibility of him remaining under Conte's squad.