Romelu Lukaku

[francozola 2,040]

Definitely needs to go out on loan in Jan. His technical attributes are very very poor right now. With consistent playing time he'll improve a great deal in 6 months. I think if we keep him here and just have him play 15 minutes every other week it'll do him no good at all.

Edited September 23, 2011 by francozola

[robdog 2,084]

Nice lil' write up about Lukaku's current state of mind. On the issue of loaning out Lukaku, I don't agree w/ letting him develop on another club. Let him train everyday w/ our vets (JT, Lamps, DD). He is obviously is learning from them & that is a good thing. Not sure if Pullis or Coyle can help in those departments.

[Bosnian Blue 2,471]

Definitely needs to go out on loan in Jan. His technical attributes are very very poor right now. With consistent playing time he'll improve a great deal in 6 months. I think if we keep him here and just have him play 15 minutes every other week it'll do him no good at all.

Agreed. But it should be some team that plays simple football and passing game, not a strong physical side like Stoke. Everton would be a good choice if possible.

[francozola 2,040]

Nice lil' write up about Lukaku's current state of mind. On the issue of loaning out Lukaku, I don't agree w/ letting him develop on another club. Let him train everyday w/ our vets (JT, Lamps, DD). He is obviously is learning from them & that is a good thing. Not sure if Pullis or Coyle can help in those departments.

Training won't help imo he needs to go somewhere and gain match sharpness

Agreed. But it should be some team that plays simple football and passing game, not a strong physical side like Stoke. Everton would be a good choice if possible.

Yeah, I'm glad the Stoke loan didn't work out. Bolton are dire right now, but maybe Wigan?? Or perhaps Sunderland... they're really lacking in the striker department

[Peace. 4,352]

Training won't help imo he needs to go somewhere and gain match sharpness

No. I'm agreed with Rodbog here. He doesn't need to go out on loan. What he needs at the moment, is to train harder and harder. Because at the moment, he is still a raw product, a work in progress, and keep in mind that he is only 18.

Indeed, at the moment, I believe the more important thing for him and his develoment, isn't to gain playing time, but to improve his basic football abilities. I mean, he needs to work on his first touch, on his dribbling ability/quality, on his header. And those things are improved through training sessions. Furthermore, we seem to have one of the better training facilities in the country, isn't it ? Hence I think he will be in a better environment here, to improve his flaws, than somewhere else in a smaller club with smaller facilities.

[zolayes 14,489]

this is a settling in season for him ..as well as what Kostas correctly recognised he needs work on his fitness levels

Drogba and Kalou will be away at ACON in January..Lukaku needs to be ready by then ...Training with the squad will prepare

him better that a period on loan .

[robdog 2,084]

No. I'm agreed with Rodbog here. He doesn't need to go out on loan. What he needs at the moment, is to train harder and harder. Because at the moment, he is still a raw product, a work in progress, and keep in mind that he is only 18.

Indeed, at the moment, I believe the more important thing for him and his development, isn't to gain playing time, but to improve his basic football abilities. I mean, he needs to work on his first touch, on his dribbling ability/quality, on his header. And those things are improved through training sessions. Furthermore, we seem to have one of the better training facilities in the country, isn't it ? Hence I think he will be in a better environment here, to improve his flaws, than somewhere else in a smaller club with smaller facilities.

Actually I was agreeing w/ you Remember he got plenty of games in Belgium. He needs assistance going to the next level. Coyle or Moyes can't give him that. They will only get him injured.

[termninja 5,290]

Make sure you check his new vid

http://www.facebook.com/photo.php?v=209819869084360

[Atholy 1,293]

Romelu will not be in the starting 11 for tonights EC qualifier against Kazachstan. Igor De Camaro of Borussia Mönchengladbach will take his spot as CF.

Let's hope Romelu can act as a supersub, a role he should play for the upcoming months at the Bridge as well!

For the fans who would like to see him loaned out in January. Give this lad a chance will you?

I bet if Mata would have given an assist in his 1st game instead of scoring himself, nobody would be shouting it's too early for Romelu to play in this Chelsea squad!

[Amblève. 4,995]

I don't think it's about being early for him to play for Chelsea. It's the fact that we have Drogs and Torres stealing his playing time. He could go on loan to Bolton in winter maybe, and return like Danny did.

Every other team in the PL would use him as a regular.

[Krypt 241]

His only young , so time is on his side. i think two seasons loaning him out would be ideal , i dont think 6 months will turn him into a Chelsea regular. get him in a Bolton and hopefully he will emulate Danny. If you remember Drogba had a slow start here , though he was brought in to be a first team regular. he has years to become the best.

[Atholy 1,293]

http://www.sporza.be/permalink/1.1125934

Luckily Romelu still hasn't forgotten how to score !

At practice with the national team!

[Jusek 2,031]

http://www.sporza.be/permalink/1.1125934

Luckily Romelu still hasn't forgotten how to score !

At practice with the national team!

Nice strike with weaker foot.

[Atholy 1,293]

Rom having some fun at training with Daniel & Salomon.

Also they find out the hard way what a picking order means when you work with older guys !

[Jusek 2,031]

^ Haha, that's a funny video!

Lukaku scored today in reserves' match against Wolves. Also:

It took Lukaku only eight minutes to offer a glimpse of what he can do, testing Wolves goalkeeper Aaron McCarey with a powerful 30-yard snapshot that was palmed away.

[Kajo 176]

I hope he'll get 10min against Arsenal when Didier is suspended Lukaku should be on the bench this time so I hope AVB gonna give a him a chance.

[NiclasCFC 2,582]

Has he changed number to 14? Its says : 14 Romelu Lukaku on Chelsea TV

[LDN Blue 7,903]

Give 'em hell Romelu! Hope he really announces himself tonight.