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Romelu Lukaku has not been free from criticism this season, as his performance has not been satisfactory together Chelsea. Even so, the Blues manager Thomas Tuchel keep defending the Belgian striker.
Lukaku has only scored 10 goals in 28 games this season. During 2022, he has not scored at all in the Premier League. In the match against Crystal Palace last weekend, he was even the target of criticism.
Although Chelsea were able to win 1-0, Lukaku ‘disappeared’ in that match. During 90 minutes, he only touched the ball seven times. This record is the lowest since 2003.
Chelsea redeem Lukaku with the high price of Inter Milan is definitely not to be laughed at like that. But Tuchel insists the club will continue to support the 28-year-old striker in difficult times.
“He is in the spotlight and we will protect him. Romelu will always be part of the solution,” said Tuchelquoted by the BBC.
“Sometimes, this is what a striker will experience when he is struggling with confidence and finding it difficult to find space to be involved in the game when facing a tight opponent’s defence.”
“Obviously this situation is not in our favour, nor is it Romelu’s, but now is not the time to laugh at him and make fun of him.”
“According to me, Chelsea are a team that are strong defensively, rely on physicality, and have a certain attitude and competitive football. We also demand our attackers defensively.” Tuchel defend Lukaku.
Lukaku received high demands because it was bought for 97.5 million Pounds last summer. During his two seasons at Inter, he scored 64 goals in 95 games. So far, he has not been able to duplicate the nicks.
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