Towards Inter Napoli, Lukaku returns to San Siro and challenges his past

Towards Inter Napoli – Romelu Lukaku he is ready to return to the stadium that saw him as the protagonist of great successes, but this time with a different goal: to score for Napoli and strengthen his team's lead.

Lukaku has already played at San Siro this year, contributing to Napoli's victory against Milan with a goal in the 2-0 that gave the Azzurri momentum. Now, after a subdued performance against Atalanta, the striker wants to find the back of the net in a match that is worth much more than three points: with Inter chasing at just one point, the match promises to be crucial for the Scudetto race.

For Antonio Conte, Lukaku remains the key man in the Azzurri attack, which has scored 18 goals in the league so far, compared to the 25 scored by Simone Inzaghi's Inter. The coach's goal is to make the most of the Belgian striker's abilities, inserting him into an attacking trident with Kvaratskhelia, McTominay and Politano. The tactical tasks are clear: try to open gaps in the Nerazzurri defense, which could provide useful spaces in a high-intensity match.

Conte, in fact, aims to exploit the wings, with crosses from Di Lorenzo and Olivera, but has also worked on central penetrations orchestrated by McTominay, who in recent weeks has shown he can provide valuable balls in depth. Lobotka's presence in the middle of the field will be crucial to give balance and fluidity to the maneuver; the Slovakian has been a fundamental piece of Conte's game, even if in his absence the young Gilmour has shown himself to be a reliable replacement.

All eyes, however, will be on Lukaku. Against his former team, the Belgian has an unfinished business: in two matches against Inter with the Roma jersey last year, he failed to score or obtain a victory. Now he has the perfect opportunity to reverse the trend, finding the goal again and proving that he is still an absolute protagonist in our championship.

This challenge also represents an important test for Conte's Napoli, coming off a victory against Milan and a defeat against Atalanta. If Lukaku manages to drag the Azzurri to a victory, Napoli will be able to consolidate their candidacy for the title, putting an exclamation point on their ambitions. San Siro is preparing to experience a heart-pounding night, with Lukaku ready to write a new chapter in his history in Italy.