🇧🇪 Romelu Lukaku

[LAM09 7,054]

Talk of it maybe being related to his ex. Either way, he wants attention for all the wrong reasons.

[Tomo 21,751]

8 hours ago, LAM09 said:

Talk of it maybe being related to his ex. 

This is a guy who leaked his United teammates confidential records, he doesn't get the benefit of the doubt.

[Vesper 30,178]

Romelu Lukaku's cryptic Snapchat post hints at even more problems at Chelsea

Romelu Lukaku has posted a cryptic message on his Snapchat which could cast further doubt over his Chelsea future with the Belgian recently discussing a potential return to Inter Milan

https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/romelu-lukaku-Chelsea-future-snapchat-26209257

Romelu Lukaku has posted a cryptic message on social media just weeks after apologising to Chelsea and their fans for an interview he gave in Italy.

The Belgian returned to Stamford Bridge in the summer for a club-record fee but admitted to frustrations with his selection whilst also opening the door to an Inter Milan return.

He was left out by boss Thomas Tuchel and said sorry in an interview, clarifying his comments in the process.

Lukaku's goal output has not been what many expected with Chelsea's title charge also faltering.

Tuchel has chopped and changed between systems but has by no means centred any tactics around getting the best from his summer signing.

Lukaku posted on Snapchat on Friday with the message: "If you have to force it then it probably doesn't fit".

Whilst not clearly alluding to anything in particular, the post will do little to build confidence around the striker's long-term future in west London.

Lukaku told Sky Italia back in December: “I think the boss has decided to play a different formation but I have to stick at it and get on with it professionally.”

Before also adding: “Now it's the right time to share my feelings. I have always said that I have Inter in my heart: I know I will return to Inter, I really hope so.

“I really hope from bottom of my heart to return to Inter not at the end of my career, but when I'm still at top level to win more together".

The interview saw Lukaku left out of Chelsea's crucial clash with Liverpool which took place in early January.

The Blues came from behind to draw 2-2 at Stamford Bridge and just days later the Belgian came out and explained his comments, underlining his commitment to the west London side.

"To the fans, I'm sorry for the upset that I caused," he said in an interview with the club website.

"You guys know the connection that I have with this club since my teenage years, so I totally understand you guys being upset.

"Obviously, it's up to me now to restore your trust and I'll do my best to show commitment every day on the training ground and in the games, trying to make sure that we win games.

"And also to the manager, I apologise, and also to my team-mates and the board, because I think it was not the right moment also and I want to move forward from this and make sure that we start winning football games and that I perform for the team in the best manner."

 

 

Edited February 12, 2022 by Vesper

[OneMoSalah 8,886]

On 10/02/2022 at 21:52, Jase said:

Yet, one played his part in the Champions League winning run last season. Go figure...

If anything, I don't get why you seem to persist with writing essay length post on your hate for Werner. 🙃

If you read the post properly, I had said it's less about Werner and more about the movement quality needed upfront. The lack of fluidity upfront becomes painfully obvious when we play Lukaku upfront because he doesn't offer any sort of movement to keep opponents guessing and disrupt their defensive shape. It might seem like a minor thing but if Tuchel wants to play this possession style game, then the players has gotta offer movement, mobility to create spaces for others, to link up the play better etc. 

As did Mount and Havertz who you have also continuously been critical of for the past 6-12 months or so….. 

Fluidity in attack doesn’t just come/not come from one player though. I mean even look at us under Conte, Pedro and Hazard were able to come inside and interchange because the wingbacks keeping the width allowed them the room to do so. They were very often coming inside, interchanging and drifting into half spaces. Costa didn’t necessarily have to go out and run the channels or drift really wide because he would be a reference/focal point to play little combinations with etc around the box. 

I mean I get Lukaku doesn't fit us and we have looked disjointed in attack this season and pressing from the front with him particularly but even with him not in the team the attacks hardly been ‘fluid’ this season for prolonged periods, has it?

 

[Jase 43,479]

4 hours ago, OneMoSalah said:

As did Mount and Havertz who you have also continuously been critical of for the past 6-12 months or so…..

Well, I never said this to begin with...

On 11/02/2022 at 04:38, OneMoSalah said:

End of the day, the excuses or whatever, none of the pair of them are the right fit or more importantly and accurately, good enough for a team that wants to be fighting for the big trophies every season. 

 

4 hours ago, OneMoSalah said:

I mean I get Lukaku doesn't fit us and we have looked disjointed in attack this season and pressing from the front with him particularly but even with him not in the team the attacks hardly been ‘fluid’ this season for prolonged periods, has it?

Well, think many would disagree with this.

[NikkiCFC 8,320]

First player with double digit goals this season 😌

[Jase 43,479]

Was very surprised Tuchel took him off when he did. 

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

He did exactly what I predicted. Played absolute wank but did score his usual goals vs meh teams.

Edited February 12, 2022 by Magic Lamps

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

Dislike this guy just as much but it has to be said that we had a bit more offensive thrust with him than with werner. He usually does nothing with the ball himself but he keeps 2-3 defenders occupied every time and this allows spaces. I hope a miracle happens and we somehow get rid of him in summer but until then we should build on this tournament and use his strengths.

[Jase 43,479]

6 minutes ago, Magic Lamps said:

Dislike this guy just as much but it has to be said that we had a bit more offensive thrust with him than with werner. He usually does nothing with the ball himself but he keeps 2-3 defenders occupied every time and this allows spaces. I hope a miracle happens and we somehow get rid of him in summer but until then we should build on this tournament and use his strengths.

If by attacking thrust, you mean holding the ball up (something he doesn't even do well most of the time, despite his physique etc) and pinning the defenders back, then sure. 

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

Just now, Jase said:

If by attacking thrust, you mean holding the ball up (something he doesn't even do well most of the time, despite his physique etc) and pinning the defenders back, then sure. 

i had the subjective feeling that we got into the their box more consistently with lukaku on compared to when we played without a traditional line but yeah, his lay offs are often inaccurate. Giroud was far better at this but then again Lukaku is a lot faster (if he does eventually run at least) and teams can't push their line high when lukaku plays.

As I said the player itself is shit but the way he plays does keep opposition defences occupied and deep. Similar to Werner. Everybody knows he will scuff every shot but you still can't just let him run freely on goal or play a high line and allow his runs behind.

[MoroccanBlue 5,382]

Werner was alright I thought. Did well occupying the LW role. 

Matter of fact we were again more fluid once Lukaku was off. 

[Jase 43,479]

21 minutes ago, Magic Lamps said:

i had the subjective feeling that we got into the their box more consistently with lukaku on compared to when we played without a traditional line but yeah, his lay offs are often inaccurate. Giroud was far better at this but then again Lukaku is a lot faster (if he does eventually run at least) and teams can't push their line high when lukaku plays.

As I said the player itself is shit but the way he plays does keep opposition defences occupied and deep. Similar to Werner. Everybody knows he will scuff every shot but you still can't just let him run freely on goal or play a high line and allow his runs behind.

Lukaku has more of a physical presence about him than Werner or even Havertz. So not surprised if we can get more into the box with him upfront but his deficiencies mean that we have other problems when he plays upfront. And not to mention, our play feels bloody predictable with him such as just spamming crosses into the box.

Teams generally sit deep against us anyway and we tend to dominate possession as well. So, not surprised if teams don't push up against us. 

[blues.bridge 343]

lukaku for felix ( maybe with compensation) who would do it?

Edited February 13, 2022 by blues.bridge

[Magic Lamps 11,692]

2 hours ago, blues.bridge said:

lukaku for felix ( maybe with compensation) who would do it?

Joao Felix has an even worse goalscoring record albeit understandable given he plays for an ultra defensive team 

not a fan of him still 

replace Lukaku with broja and sign better 1 vs 1 wingers to support 

[blues.bridge 343]

13 minutes ago, Magic Lamps said:

Joao Felix has an even worse goalscoring record albeit understandable given he plays for an ultra defensive team 

not a fan of him still 

replace Lukaku with broja and sign better 1 vs 1 wingers to support 

you are right, but i think it's wrong look only to stats, those are what has made us sign werner first and lukaku after, only good stats without looking skills and real player ability. 
Felix isn't a striker, but he could make a good contribution for goals and assist in the right system and overall he is a really good skills like dribbling, play in the tight places and he is a good shooter. 
lukaku for felix, obviusly than you have to sold someone else (pulisic,CHO, werner or who you want) and have to take a first striker and Broja would be one the first choice if not the first!

[NikkiCFC 8,320]

8 minutes ago, blues.bridge said:

you are right, but i think it's wrong look only to stats, those are what has made us sign werner first and lukaku after, only good stats without looking skills and real player ability. 
Felix isn't a striker, but he could make a good contribution for goals and assist in the right system and overall he is a really good skills like dribbling, play in the tight places and he is a good shooter. 
lukaku for felix, obviusly than you have to sold someone else (pulisic,CHO, werner or who you want) and have to take a first striker and Broja would be one the first choice if not the first!

Better to gamble with Dybala for free than Felix for who knows how much would cost.

[blues.bridge 343]

Just now, NikkiCFC said:

Better to gamble with Dybala for free than Felix for who knows how much would cost.

yes dybala would be very good, also dembele i would try! the idea of felix was for a swap with lukaku

[whats happening 1,615]

i refuse to believe that tuchel is playing him because he wants to.

[Fulham Broadway 17,314]

“He put himself under a certain pressure because coming back to the club where you start was difficult, and you come back because you want to prove a point,”  “But he’s winning and I think he’s going to make it.”

“I hope he learned from me,” “He’s a goalscorer. He’s having a difficult moment, but bouncing back and when we have the time to speak I give him some advice, but after that it’s his career, it’s his responsibilities now. It’s him now. He’s in charge of the attacking players, so he has to find the ideas and make it his own story.”

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