When reflecting on the opening six months of Romelu Lukaku’s return to Chelsea, it’s important to apply a semblance of balance.
It would be easy to make a snap judgment, particularly after his performance against Crystal Palace on Saturday — which was unquestionably one of the worst in Premier League history.
It wasn’t just the fact Lukaku had only six touches of the ball from open play (seven including the kick-off) during the entire game at Selhurst Park — breaking the record for the fewest involvements in a single Premier League match for a player who has completed the full game.
It wasn’t just the fact he failed to register a single shot or that he completed only four successful passes the entire game.
It was his demeanour that should worry Thomas Tuchel the most. Saturday was so far removed from what a Lukaku performance should look like that alarm bells must be ringing.
There were moments against Palace when the Belgian looked unwilling to put in the hard yards. He should have done more than to get on the ball — the Lukaku that Chelsea paid £97.5million for would have done so.
So it begs the question: what’s eating away at the 28-year-old? The fact he hasn’t scored in the Premier League since December won’t be helping.
His 10-goal tally in all club competitions isn’t terrible, but it isn’t great either and it’s only natural for Chelsea to expect more from their record signing. By this point last season, Tammy Abraham — now at Roma — had scored 12 goals for the Blues.
Lukaku scored two of Chelsea’s three goals in Abu Dhabi to clinch the club’s first Club World Cup triumph so it would be unfair to claim the move has been a total disaster.
Any lingering resentment at the fall-out from his now infamous interview with Sky Sport Italia may be unsettling him.
Whatever it is, it is clearly becoming a problem for Chelsea and Tuchel.
With concerns about player fatigue within his squad heading into the business end of the season, it’s a problem the Chelsea manager could do without.
Lukaku is the sort of player that responds to an arm around the shoulder. He needs to feel loved, whether Tuchel is prepared to give his out of sorts striker the admiration he craves is another question.
Saturday’s narrow victory at Selhurst Park, courtesy of Hakim Ziyech’s 89th-minute winner, maintained Chelsea’s slim title hopes — particularly after Manchester City’s loss to Tottenham.
And given that they have the Carabao Cup final on Sunday, their Champions League defence recommences tomorrow and that they are still in the FA Cup, there is still time for Lukaku’s season to become a great one.
What happens between now and the summer is likely to dictate how Chelsea and the striker approach the close season.
An exit appears unlikely. Chelsea won’t get their money back on Lukaku. Similarly, the striker won’t want what would be construed as a failed season at Stamford Bridge on his CV.
But with Erling Haaland, Kylian Mbappe and Harry Kane obtainable this summer, it would be negligent of Chelsea to not consider other options if Lukaku continues to stutter.
Andy_Mac
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you obviously underestimated Costa and for some reason you realized it was very stupid of you to think so what's even worse you comparing someone who did so much to Chelsea to an academy graduate this shows how low your IQ level is. now you wanna come here try to twist and sugar code the BS you wrote 🙄 who the fvck are you fooling 🤔 please b!tch 😂 🤣
You're not a very good reader and even if you are, you're pretty good at twisting words. You're probably doing this because you clearly have an agenda against me and it's pretty obvious that I'm someone you despise. Very well then. Keep spewing your garbage because you're not someone who can be taken very seriously. You're just hating on me for no reason. At no certain point did I even bother comparing them but you did when you labelled Broja as "Diego Costa 2.0". I very specifically stated that they're not similar profile of players because the two strikers have different characteristics. I just exposed your lack of knowledge on the players. You are probably just one of those new Chelsea fans who never watched Diego Costa when he was at the club a few years ago. That's why you look like an imbecile for even likening Broja to Costa.
ChelseaFC_Addict
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Whoa what do you mean that I underrate Costa just because I said that he wasn't as quick as Broja? You are seriously crazy in the head. If you think that my implication of a player being slower than someone else makes them a worse or inferior player, then you are surely lacking brain cells. Harry Kane is not blessed with pace now, is he? But he's still the best striker in the PL at the moment. You don't need pace to be the best player.
you obviously underestimated Costa and for some reason you realized it was very stupid of you to think so what's even worse you comparing someone who did so much to Chelsea to an academy graduate this shows how low your IQ level is. now you wanna come here try to twist and sugar code the BS you wrote 🙄 who the fvck are you fooling 🤔 please b!tch 😂 🤣
Andy_Mac
0
You're stupid if you think a German manager will wanna buy an Elephant 🐘 🙄 a whole £97.5 million sweating matchine? Drugs are not good on you mate
So you've got no sources. Hmm thought as much.
ChelseaFC_Addict
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What makes you so sure that Tuchel wanted Haaland? Show me your sources
You're stupid if you think a German manager will wanna buy an Elephant 🐘 🙄 a whole £97.5 million sweating matchine? Drugs are not good on you mate
ChelseaFC_Addict
0
Whoa what do you mean that I underrate Costa just because I said that he wasn't as quick as Broja? You are seriously crazy in the head. If you think that my implication of a player being slower than someone else makes them a worse or inferior player, then you are surely lacking brain cells. Harry Kane is not blessed with pace now, is he? But he's still the best striker in the PL at the moment. You don't need pace to be the best player.
OK
Andy_Mac
0
Remember when I said Thomas Tuchel never wanted Lukaku? you said Tuchel wanted Lukaku well guess what? Tuchel gave an awkward response about Lukaku did you see? he said what can he do? he said stats are saying he was not involved in the game. he also said sorry Lukaku it's not my tactics Tuchel made it clear it's not his fault that Lukaku is struggling. Tuchel never wanted Lukaku my friend I don't know why you can't see this because you know Chelsea board have a tendency of buying players against managers wish. All Tuchel wanted was Haaland and it was impossible to get him but that didn't mean they should throw him with Lukaku it's not right
What makes you so sure that Tuchel wanted Haaland? Show me your sources
Andy_Mac
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The reason why I mentioned Broja is because I saw him bullying Varane who is a top defender and toying with Maguire who cost £80 million and this is exactly what Costa was doing he was bullying defenders. you say Costa lacked pace but I think you just underrate him , Costa was explosive, think about the 1-0 wins under Conte on our way to lift PL Costa was explosive maybe he didn't have pace in long distance but he was quicker reaction wise and explosive like said. Costa was also good on 1v1 maybe most Chelsea fans are harsh towards him because of his scandals but that's the guy who won us 2 premier league titles
Whoa what do you mean that I underrate Costa just because I said that he wasn't as quick as Broja? You are seriously crazy in the head. If you think that my implication of a player being slower than someone else makes them a worse or inferior player, then you are surely lacking brain cells. Harry Kane is not blessed with pace now, is he? But he's still the best striker in the PL at the moment. You don't need pace to be the best player.
ChelseaFC_Addict
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I have reason to believe that Tuchel actually wants Broja. He said in the warm up to the preseason itself that he rates the boy really highly. Broja proved to be our best player in preseason. Right now, Tuchel is my main hope to retain Broja. If he convinces the board that Broja is the man to build the attack around, then hopefully they will not sell. But until then, I remain really nervous because we can't afford to lose him
Remember when I said Thomas Tuchel never wanted Lukaku? you said Tuchel wanted Lukaku well guess what? Tuchel gave an awkward response about Lukaku did you see? he said what can he do? he said stats are saying he was not involved in the game. he also said sorry Lukaku it's not my tactics Tuchel made it clear it's not his fault that Lukaku is struggling. Tuchel never wanted Lukaku my friend I don't know why you can't see this because you know Chelsea board have a tendency of buying players against managers wish. All Tuchel wanted was Haaland and it was impossible to get him but that didn't mean they should throw him with Lukaku it's not right
ChelseaFC_Addict
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Costa wasn't quick like Broja but he had brute strength and aggression. Broja is similar to Werner but the only difference is that he doesn't run like a headless chicken. His movements are much better, his dribbling is superior and so is his finishing. And the most important thing about Broja is that he's a pressing monster - the very opposite of what Lukaku is. You will plenty of mobility from him. I was wrong about Lukaku. He certainly has ability but sadly Lukaku doesn't have the required attitude and commitment to play for Chelsea (something which I certainly didn't know at the time we decided to sign him). If I had any knowledge that his mind and heart was still at Inter, I would never have wanted him because it's as I always say. We can't have players in the squad who don't want to be here.
The reason why I mentioned Broja is because I saw him bullying Varane who is a top defender and toying with Maguire who cost £80 million and this is exactly what Costa was doing he was bullying defenders. you say Costa lacked pace but I think you just underrate him , Costa was explosive, think about the 1-0 wins under Conte on our way to lift PL Costa was explosive maybe he didn't have pace in long distance but he was quicker reaction wise and explosive like said. Costa was also good on 1v1 maybe most Chelsea fans are harsh towards him because of his scandals but that's the guy who won us 2 premier league titles
midestivah
1
It's so obvious that his head and heart isn't at Chelsea and he doesn't want to play for the badge. We need to sell him in the summer because the dressing environment is toxic with this guy around. We've got Broja anyways. He really deserves the opportunity to be our first choice striker.
I believe the presence of Mount, James, Odoi, Chalobah and Sarr will help him settle in if he get the chance next season, he could be the way out of this mess.
Andy_Mac
0
Armando Broja is Diego Costa 2.0 , fast aggressive and deadly. he is surely what Chelsea want now but Thomas Tuchel is not saying anything about him and he is a Chelsea manager so his silent concerns me. does he fancy Broja 🤔 j don't know we'll have to see. One thing I know is that if Chelsea FC lose Broja they will regret it
I have reason to believe that Tuchel actually wants Broja. He said in the warm up to the preseason itself that he rates the boy really highly. Broja proved to be our best player in preseason. Right now, Tuchel is my main hope to retain Broja. If he convinces the board that Broja is the man to build the attack around, then hopefully they will not sell. But until then, I remain really nervous because we can't afford to lose him
Andy_Mac
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Armando Broja is Diego Costa 2.0 , fast aggressive and deadly. he is surely what Chelsea want now but Thomas Tuchel is not saying anything about him and he is a Chelsea manager so his silent concerns me. does he fancy Broja 🤔 j don't know we'll have to see. One thing I know is that if Chelsea FC lose Broja they will regret it
Costa wasn't quick like Broja but he had brute strength and aggression. Broja is similar to Werner but the only difference is that he doesn't run like a headless chicken. His movements are much better, his dribbling is superior and so is his finishing. And the most important thing about Broja is that he's a pressing monster - the very opposite of what Lukaku is. You will plenty of mobility from him. I was wrong about Lukaku. He certainly has ability but sadly Lukaku doesn't have the required attitude and commitment to play for Chelsea (something which I certainly didn't know at the time we decided to sign him). If I had any knowledge that his mind and heart was still at Inter, I would never have wanted him because it's as I always say. We can't have players in the squad who don't want to be here.
ChelseaFC_Addict
0
Why not Broja who is actually better than Haland?
Armando Broja is Diego Costa 2.0 , fast aggressive and deadly. he is surely what Chelsea want now but Thomas Tuchel is not saying anything about him and he is a Chelsea manager so his silent concerns me. does he fancy Broja 🤔 j don't know we'll have to see. One thing I know is that if Chelsea FC lose Broja they will regret it
Andy_Mac
1
How about Darwin Nunez?He is better than Borja
Hmm I've heard about him but I haven't watched his game so I don't actually know. Will need to see his game
puzbiory
1
Why not Broja who is actually better than Haland?
How about Darwin Nunez?He is better than Borja
Topmani
1
What people need to realise is that Lukaku was actually good at the start of the season because he was happy and committed to Chelsea and was actually making the runs. Later on, he got frustrated and did that disgraceful interview. He returns back to the starting 11 more fired up than ever and puts in two fantastic 10/10 performances against Aston Villa off the bench and then Brighton. Next thing you know, the interview is released by the press which angers a lot of Chelsea fans. When Lukaku returns back to the team, he stops putting the same effort and conviction we saw at the start of the season but still gives 50% effort against Al Hilal and Palmeiras because clearly he cannot refuse the opportunity to win a big trophy which he might probably never win again in his career. And then he puts in another lazy and disinterested display against Crystal Palace registering less touches on the ball than he managed against Liverpool at Anfield even when Chelsea were reduced to 10 men. This is entirely an attitude issue and not an issue with his ability.
They fail to think about all this things but instead blame the coach for he’s tactics clueless Chelsea fans
Andy_Mac
1
Chelsea FC made a big mistake by signing Lukaku really it was a terrible mistake!!! Lukaku is slow to reaction Lukaku is stagnant Lukaku doesn't wanna move off the ball Lukaku get himself pinned to Center backs and he'll be raising his arms in the air for what? open the space dude!! I saw this coming, Chelsea fc players are no longer happy 😢 I think they no longer wanna play with Lukaku really . The dressing room is now toxic and Tuchel doesn't see it and this might be a disaster. the only solution is to get rid of Lukaku and go get Haaland who is the best striker in the world
Why not Broja who is actually better than Haland?
Andy_Mac
0
I understand what you’re saying bro but what normal coach will coach he’s players not to be offensive and always pass back when There’s chance to go forward? It’s not the coach it’s the players fault was it not the same coach that coach psg and took them to there first ever champions league final was it not the same coaching tactics he used? And where they not playing well and bringing crosses left and right? First you must understand that all this setback happened when our 2 wing backs got injured when james was playing was the crosses not coming? Same as chillwell you must understand that we are not playing to our full potential because we don’t have the complete squad for that at the moment because of our injured players and it’s not like we are losing games we the last time we lost a game it was with west ham and that’s been long ago let the wing backs come back to full fitness and we will start playing like we did beginning of the season. You guys don’t need to start blaming the coach he’s job is to tell the players what to do it’s up to the players to do it on the pitch
What people need to realise is that Lukaku was actually good at the start of the season because he was happy and committed to Chelsea and was actually making the runs. Later on, he got frustrated and did that disgraceful interview. He returns back to the starting 11 more fired up than ever and puts in two fantastic 10/10 performances against Aston Villa off the bench and then Brighton. Next thing you know, the interview is released by the press which angers a lot of Chelsea fans. When Lukaku returns back to the team, he stops putting the same effort and conviction we saw at the start of the season but still gives 50% effort against Al Hilal and Palmeiras because clearly he cannot refuse the opportunity to win a big trophy which he might probably never win again in his career. And then he puts in another lazy and disinterested display against Crystal Palace registering less touches on the ball than he managed against Liverpool at Anfield even when Chelsea were reduced to 10 men. This is entirely an attitude issue and not an issue with his ability.
Andy_Mac
0
Listen Man, just because he wins trophy doesn’t mean you can’t talk about his Tactics. I shake my head whenever I hear some of you people say Lukaku doesn’t fit in Chelsea style of play, let me tell you. If you bring back drogba or Costa to this team, they are gonna flop like Mad. The tactics we talk about is not formation. As a coach don’t you train your midfielders or the other attackers to release the ball once they sight the striker making a move. Several times dis season we saw Lukaku making a run but they failed to pass the ball to him. If it was you won’t you get tired of making the run since they aren’t passing the ball. Lukaku is a fine striker that uses his pace and strength but he is surrounded with bunch of selfish players. If you check when Lampard was there, timo had passes more than he does under this coach. Meaning the coach tactics doesn’t require a striker, so why did you allow them sign a striker since you don’t use a striker.
You just stated in your comment "If it was you won't you get tired of making the run since they aren't passing the ball". Well this is exactly the problem. When our striker stops trying because he's fed up, it stinks of a l0ser's mentality. Lukaku is paid big wages to run but when he stops doing his job, then it's no wonder why he's ineffective on the pitch. Lukaku is the problem.
Andy_Mac
0
It’s so disappointing to see some of the Chelsea fans saying it’s the tactics meaning you’re blaming the manager for he’s tactics the same tactics he use to win the 3 trophy’s he’s won in a short time for Chelsea? You guys don’t complain about the tactics when he wins trophy’s and do you know he has tried to change tactics just to make lukaku fit in? What happened in those games?
That's how fickle a lot of people in our fanbase are. When we win, the manager is the best but when we lose, it's only the manager's fault
Ijas22
2
Journalist: Do you know that you only have 2 touches against Crystal Palace in the first half? Lukaku: Yes I know. But knowing Inter lost 2 goals to Sassuolo is more worrying….
Topmani
1
Listen Man, just because he wins trophy doesn’t mean you can’t talk about his Tactics. I shake my head whenever I hear some of you people say Lukaku doesn’t fit in Chelsea style of play, let me tell you. If you bring back drogba or Costa to this team, they are gonna flop like Mad. The tactics we talk about is not formation. As a coach don’t you train your midfielders or the other attackers to release the ball once they sight the striker making a move. Several times dis season we saw Lukaku making a run but they failed to pass the ball to him. If it was you won’t you get tired of making the run since they aren’t passing the ball. Lukaku is a fine striker that uses his pace and strength but he is surrounded with bunch of selfish players. If you check when Lampard was there, timo had passes more than he does under this coach. Meaning the coach tactics doesn’t require a striker, so why did you allow them sign a striker since you don’t use a striker.
I understand what you’re saying bro but what normal coach will coach he’s players not to be offensive and always pass back when There’s chance to go forward? It’s not the coach it’s the players fault was it not the same coach that coach psg and took them to there first ever champions league final was it not the same coaching tactics he used? And where they not playing well and bringing crosses left and right? First you must understand that all this setback happened when our 2 wing backs got injured when james was playing was the crosses not coming? Same as chillwell you must understand that we are not playing to our full potential because we don’t have the complete squad for that at the moment because of our injured players and it’s not like we are losing games we the last time we lost a game it was with west ham and that’s been long ago let the wing backs come back to full fitness and we will start playing like we did beginning of the season. You guys don’t need to start blaming the coach he’s job is to tell the players what to do it’s up to the players to do it on the pitch
La-Porsh
0
Lukaku never a problem but weak tactics and playing style its a big problem
Let’s call a spade a spade lukaku is a liability to Chelsea a very big flop as well so stop saying scrams
Ibe7
0
Chelsea fans right now 🤣
Andy_Mac
1
broda still developing
Ask yourself this question: Why did Chelsea spend 71 million for a developing forward like Kai Havertz? The answer: It's because they were misled into thinking he's the finished article because his goals and assists tally in the Bundesliga was eye catchy.
Andy_Mac
1
broda still developing
Looking at how poor Lukaku and Werner are, it looks like we've got developing strikers at the club so I don't see your point about Broja. If he was playing in those farmer's leagues, he'd be banging in around 20 goals easily.
Ijehonabel
0
I is it there the coach that told the midfielders not to pass the ball to lukaku?
Listen as a coach you don’t need to act like you don’t know wats is going on in a team, let’s take Liverpool as a case study. Dere was a match Salah didn’t pass to Mane, mane got angry and it nearly caused a disagreement but Kloop quickly resolved everything and it went back to normal, though salah is still selfish, but he passes now. Den coming back to Chelsea, those players you see dere especially d wingers, they don crosss, they move ball to the front and then pass back. I don’t get, are you taking it to the back to score an own goal or you forgot your opponent goal. He needs to talk to his players to release d ball.
Topmani
0
Listen Man, just because he wins trophy doesn’t mean you can’t talk about his Tactics. I shake my head whenever I hear some of you people say Lukaku doesn’t fit in Chelsea style of play, let me tell you. If you bring back drogba or Costa to this team, they are gonna flop like Mad. The tactics we talk about is not formation. As a coach don’t you train your midfielders or the other attackers to release the ball once they sight the striker making a move. Several times dis season we saw Lukaku making a run but they failed to pass the ball to him. If it was you won’t you get tired of making the run since they aren’t passing the ball. Lukaku is a fine striker that uses his pace and strength but he is surrounded with bunch of selfish players. If you check when Lampard was there, timo had passes more than he does under this coach. Meaning the coach tactics doesn’t require a striker, so why did you allow them sign a striker since you don’t use a striker.
I is it there the coach that told the midfielders not to pass the ball to lukaku?
niaadilmsy
1
He was forced to you him after the interview if not the Coach has already abandoned him since
NelsonSmith
1
No ways. Let's promote Broja who is actually world class and better than Martínez
broda still developing
Ijehonabel
0
It’s so disappointing to see some of the Chelsea fans saying it’s the tactics meaning you’re blaming the manager for he’s tactics the same tactics he use to win the 3 trophy’s he’s won in a short time for Chelsea? You guys don’t complain about the tactics when he wins trophy’s and do you know he has tried to change tactics just to make lukaku fit in? What happened in those games?
Listen Man, just because he wins trophy doesn’t mean you can’t talk about his Tactics. I shake my head whenever I hear some of you people say Lukaku doesn’t fit in Chelsea style of play, let me tell you. If you bring back drogba or Costa to this team, they are gonna flop like Mad. The tactics we talk about is not formation. As a coach don’t you train your midfielders or the other attackers to release the ball once they sight the striker making a move. Several times dis season we saw Lukaku making a run but they failed to pass the ball to him. If it was you won’t you get tired of making the run since they aren’t passing the ball. Lukaku is a fine striker that uses his pace and strength but he is surrounded with bunch of selfish players. If you check when Lampard was there, timo had passes more than he does under this coach. Meaning the coach tactics doesn’t require a striker, so why did you allow them sign a striker since you don’t use a striker.
ABenC
0
he's not meant for English football, over rated player, maybe he can excel in Italy where he was good week in week out.
Oiz
1
Will I be wrong to say Romelu's football is not in England. a good and fantastic player but the English Big guns is not a environment.
hibckmrsuy
0
It’s so disappointing to see some of the Chelsea fans saying it’s the tactics meaning you’re blaming the manager for he’s tactics the same tactics he use to win the 3 trophy’s he’s won in a short time for Chelsea? You guys don’t complain about the tactics when he wins trophy’s and do you know he has tried to change tactics just to make lukaku fit in? What happened in those games?
good man. as you may know some people write just to write
Topmani
4
Lukaku never a problem but weak tactics and playing style its a big problem
It’s so disappointing to see some of the Chelsea fans saying it’s the tactics meaning you’re blaming the manager for he’s tactics the same tactics he use to win the 3 trophy’s he’s won in a short time for Chelsea? You guys don’t complain about the tactics when he wins trophy’s and do you know he has tried to change tactics just to make lukaku fit in? What happened in those games?
tibeknruz
0
Lukaku never a problem but weak tactics and playing style its a big problem
IAMJUNGKOOK
5
serves him right he went to inter revived his career there and left them.when no one trusted his ability inter took him but when everyone talked about him he left them for selfish reasons
misabcdenp
2
Negative tactics is a major concern for Chelsea
lomeilmptz
1
c Ronaldo n Lukaku..is a real problem once back from italy leg.
NawarajNepal54
1
Lukaku just doesn't like Tuchel and still feels the coach doesn't like him either. After his goals at the FIFA world club that won us the trophy, the coach downplayed Lukaku's contribution by saying he expects Lukaku to score more goals and give more to the team. The hardest task on earth is to give your best in a place you feel unwanted/unappreciated. I think we should send him back to Inter where he feels loved and maybe go get the Halaand that I've long wanted. Halaand looks just like the missing puzzle in Chelsea. Why Tuchel couldn't wait to capture him is beyond my understanding.
what we need now is lewandowski... we have broja , no need of halaand.. he will struggle in Epl as havertz ,werner and sancho did...
ChelseaFC_Addict
4
Chelsea FC made a big mistake by signing Lukaku really it was a terrible mistake!!! Lukaku is slow to reaction Lukaku is stagnant Lukaku doesn't wanna move off the ball Lukaku get himself pinned to Center backs and he'll be raising his arms in the air for what? open the space dude!! I saw this coming, Chelsea fc players are no longer happy 😢 I think they no longer wanna play with Lukaku really . The dressing room is now toxic and Tuchel doesn't see it and this might be a disaster. the only solution is to get rid of Lukaku and go get Haaland who is the best striker in the world
Andy_Mac
0
Some block heads were saying his teammates weren't passing the ball to him, even some average ex players saying the same, theres different between not scoring and not touching the ball, a defender pocketed him and instead of him to drop down deep to the middle and play with is team, he'd rather sit inside the defender's pocket, what a poor player? he never win any duels against defenders, he got dispossessed easily from a little challenge and his first touch is the poorest of any EPL players
It's so obvious that his head and heart isn't at Chelsea and he doesn't want to play for the badge. We need to sell him in the summer because the dressing environment is toxic with this guy around. We've got Broja anyways. He really deserves the opportunity to be our first choice striker.
Andy_Mac
1
since Luka wants to go back to inter a swap with Martinez will be better
No ways. Let's promote Broja who is actually world class and better than Martínez
Andy_Mac
1
Lukaku just doesn't like Tuchel and still feels the coach doesn't like him either. After his goals at the FIFA world club that won us the trophy, the coach downplayed Lukaku's contribution by saying he expects Lukaku to score more goals and give more to the team. The hardest task on earth is to give your best in a place you feel unwanted/unappreciated. I think we should send him back to Inter where he feels loved and maybe go get the Halaand that I've long wanted. Halaand looks just like the missing puzzle in Chelsea. Why Tuchel couldn't wait to capture him is beyond my understanding.
Håland is another overrated striker. Broja is the solution
Ais21
2
Chelsea brought this upon themselves and must suffer it. They didnt need him in the first place, the team was okay despite Werner's struggles. As a Chelsea fan I never believed they were really going for Lukaku until it happened. I used to argue with people here that it was fake news and we would never buy Lukaku. The team currently does not play with any goal intent.
Single-Bone
3
Lukaku just doesn't like Tuchel and still feels the coach doesn't like him either. After his goals at the FIFA world club that won us the trophy, the coach downplayed Lukaku's contribution by saying he expects Lukaku to score more goals and give more to the team. The hardest task on earth is to give your best in a place you feel unwanted/unappreciated. I think we should send him back to Inter where he feels loved and maybe go get the Halaand that I've long wanted. Halaand looks just like the missing puzzle in Chelsea. Why Tuchel couldn't wait to capture him is beyond my understanding.
midestivah
4
Some block heads were saying his teammates weren't passing the ball to him, even some average ex players saying the same, theres different between not scoring and not touching the ball, a defender pocketed him and instead of him to drop down deep to the middle and play with is team, he'd rather sit inside the defender's pocket, what a poor player? he never win any duels against defenders, he got dispossessed easily from a little challenge and his first touch is the poorest of any EPL players
Hokdeklptz
0
Mbappe ...will be a killer of attacks or Haller from Ajax
Zoro1230
0
He is the best, ballon dor winner this year for sure
Lol
Klose2002
0
bench him and then sell him at the end of the season and use this formation for now
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great line up