Inter Milan furious with Romelu Lukaku after Belgian claimed 23 teammates had coronavirus

Inter Milan have reportedly disciplined star forward Romelu Lukaku after his comments regarding coronavirus symptoms shown by players at club. Romelu Lukaku previously spoke to Belgian TV presenter Katrin Kerkhofs on Tuesday stating that nearly 23 out of 25 Inter Milan players displayed coronavirus symptoms post Christmas. It is w reported that Inter Milan have reprimanded Romleu Lukaku for his 'misleading and confusing' comments and are unhappy with Belgian.

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Coronavirus in Italy: Romelu Lukaku on Inter Milan players' symptoms

During an Instagram Live chat with Dries Mertens' wife Katrin Kerkhofs, Romelu Lukaku stated that 23 Inter Milan players showed strong symptoms of coronavirus upon returning to training from a week off in December. Most of Inter Milan squad were ill with a 'cough and fever', admitted Romelu Lukaku. 26-year-old striker also spoke about time defender Milan Skriniar nearly fainted on pitch and needed to be substituted against Cagliari.

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Coronavirus in Italy: Inter Milan stunned by Lukaku comments

According to reports from news outlet AS, Romelu Lukaku has been spoken to by Inter Milan for his remarks made about Serie A players with coronavirus, especially squad members of Nerazzurri. Inter Milan reportedly did t want to address matter publicly but were angered at  statements made by Lukaku. Inter Milan claimed that 'misleading and confusing' comments made by Romelu Lukaku might have come after a long period living in lockdown. Reports from BBC Sport indicate Lukaku apologised to club for his comments about  Serie A players with coronavirus symptoms and case is w closed.

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Coronavirus in Italy: Serie A players with coronavirus

outbreak of coronavirus in Italy forced suspension of Italian top flight for an indefinite period. number of Serie A players with coronavirus, in turn, cast doubt over a Serie A return. Juventus defender Daniele Rugani was first Serie A player to test positive for coronavirus. Coronavirus in Italy has already claimed 25,085 deaths according to Worldometer.

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