Lorenzo Lucca has not played for Nottingham Forest in the Premier League for several weeks. He scored on his debut against Leeds United but things have not gone according to plan since.
There was a mystery surrounding his absence earlier this month. sports witness Covered that his absence was due to an ankle injury. He went to Italy to assess the situation, with the issue ruling him out for a few games.
He immediately returned to action last week against Midtjylland, playing the full 120 minutes. Despite this, he was left out of the squad against Tottenham at the weekend.
Nottingham Forest won easily 3–0, appearing to spare the striker at all.
The situation now appears worrying for many in Italy arianapoli Covering the former Pisa player.
Difficulties are increasing for Lucca
The outlet believes the boycott against Spurs was 'difficult' for Napoli. This is now being described as the most critical part of Lucca's career, which was derailed in Naples.
The Italian champions put a purchase option on the loan at Nottingham Forest and were hoping things would turn around. In fact, they have moved further south and Lucca has fallen out of Vitor Pereira's plans.
It is also used in England to highlight the difficulties in adapting to life. Those struggles are not only physical but also mental, even if the 25-year-old has been away from Italy for some time in the past. All this has been presented as 'bad news' for Napoli's chances of selling him.
A return from Nottingham Forest looks likely
sports witness Has covered claims in Italy that have questioned Lucca's attitude and work ethic. This was always in doubt even at Napoli, where Antonio Conte always wanted players to perform more physically.
With all this in mind, the Italian press is no surprise at how things are going.
Any player reaching England in January may face difficulties in settling there. If Nottingham Forest had signed Lucca in the summer, it would have been easier for the player.
Now, getting his career back at another club next season is the most logical option for the player.
