During a press event for the new Serie A season fixture list draw, Marco Materazzi shared his thoughts on the upcoming Scudetto race and weighed in on Romelu Lukaku’s decision to leave Inter. The former World Cup winner expressed his opinions and criticized Lukaku for leaving Inter, stating that he should regret his choice and may struggle to perform well under Antonio Conte at Napoli.
Materazzi has been vocal about Lukaku in the past and is known for supporting Inter. He praised the club’s current roster, mentioning players like Marcus Thuram and Lautaro Martinez, as reasons for Lukaku to regret his departure. Materazzi questioned whether Lukaku could replicate his success under Conte at Napoli, citing the overall improvement in Serie A talent over the past few years.
Lukaku left Inter twice, first for Chelsea and then on loan to Roma before his eventual return to Serie A. Materazzi emphasized Conte’s coaching style and ability to earn additional points for his team, provided he remains focused on league competition. Materazzi warned Lukaku that he would need to prove himself again to fans who may not have the same level of patience as before.
Overall, Materazzi believes that Lukaku should acknowledge his mistake in leaving Inter and work hard to regain the trust of both Conte and fans at Napoli if he wants to be successful in the upcoming Scudetto race.