Romelu Lukaku

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

Well he said :

“Well, Chelsea buy players every summer don’t they? There has always been fierce competition for places at Chelsea and with Torres, Ba and now Costa, this year wont be any different.”

“On the other hand, there is an awful lot of interest in me from other clubs. If you want to believe that means 1+1 is 2, well yes, I guess you could be right. I consider myself to be a complete striker and Chelsea are fully aware of how I feel about the current situation.”

“What I want to do now is concentrate on playing well for Belgium in the World Cup, that is good for everybody! We’ll see after the World Cup what crosses my path.”

tired of this guy's feeling that he's god's gift to Strikers. Honestly, do you or anyone else feel he's a complete striker? I mean really? I like him as a guy but I feel his body has matured much fast than his brain.

[Chelsea Legend 11 4,062]

He has the realise he still has so much work to do on is game,Gary Neville said a few weeks ago after watching Lukaku that he now knows why Chelsea loaned him out, technically he's still poor, his hold up play for a big man average and his decision making needs improvement. The thing is that it will come in time, he needs to stay humble and take his chance when it comes, if he's our second striker next season he'll play 20+ games, i'm surprised because he seems like a lad who's confident and trusts his ability so why is he afraid to fight for his place? Look at Schurrle, he was the main man at Leverkusen, went to Chelsea and wasn't used much at all, but he waited, stayed HUMBLE and towards the end of the season he played many games, same can be said for Azpi and Cahill...

I agree with everything except the bold section, I don't think he'll ever improve there.

[Polo7 3,496]

Are people still going on about those fake quotes? Stop being retarded and learn to interpret things for yourself. How many times have there been mistranslations in the British press this season? It's disgusting.

Always the same people making a fuss in this thread too.

Fake quotes? Its been reported at every news source in England. Surely they cant all be wrong. Dont see the point in insulting people just because they dont love a Belgian player. Would you stick up for Torres in the same way? Unlikely.

[bushman 2,043]

Since it's reported everywhere, does it mean Lukaku is leaving?

[Polo7 3,496]

Since it's reported everywhere, does it mean Lukaku is leaving?

Theres a difference between quotes of an interview and a player leaving because he wants to. Quotes are said to an interviewer and hence written in an article, and for the player to leave 3 parties need to agree. The selling team, the buying team and the player. Understood?

[MrBlueGuy 1,552]

We always have 2 sides on here on this issue haha, 1 is the people who want him to get into the 1st team no matter what and will defend him in every single possible way they could find such as he didn't get his chance, he was forced to go on loan, his words were twisted by the media, Mou's fault for not trusting him...etc

On the other hand, there is also a side where people just want him out because of his words and not actually caring what he could do on the pitch. Examples include he talks a lot, he is arrogant, he is not good enough for Chelsea...etc

Personally I think both sides are true, he is currently unhappy with his Chelsea status and will probably want to leave if it continues like this. However, people saying he is not good enough is correct to some extent too, if he was that good Atletico would have demanded him in a trade for Costa straight away or there would have been more clubs interested in him. The fact that even Everton are reluctant to sign him permanently for 20-25m says it all, they definitely have enough money to do it now if they wanted but if they are sure he is gonna be a top class striker soon they wouldn't be so hesitated especially since good strikers are very expensive in today's market. I think the fair way to end this debate is for him to comeback to the club this summer, fight for his place with Costa/Torrea/Ba or whoever is still at the club by then and proves his worth. IF it doesn't work out he can leave in Jan on loan again/permanently like Kevin, Mata did this year.

That way he won't have any excuses such as not getting his chances, and people hating him wouldn't have the opportunity to criticize his lack of willingness to fight. If he is as good as many said, he will do well and obviously stays. If he isn't good then he will see his chance limited and eventually be sold. So imo the best way to end this debate is to welcome him back this summer, give him the last chance to fight for his career here and if he left after that no one can blame anybody else.

[rantdeville 195]

Seriously, I'm just over these passive-aggressive comments to the media. He's a good guy, will do well in his career, score loads of goals and be a solid international, just maybe not at Chelsea, I feel. I also honestly don't want that kind of attention on the players here, does not work to galvanize a dressing room.

He's Just a bit deluded, the tiniest bit self-entitled and frankly, as good as he is, I don't think he's half as good as he THINKS he is.

That being said, upside is that he is highly marketable and could turn a nice profit next year if he has a good outing.

I'd hate to off the mark though, and for him to mature quickly and truly become a monster 0_o he certainly has the tangibles.

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

Judging by his comments, it's either:

(1) Lukaku is not rated or wanted by the club and as a result is angling for a move elsewhere.

or

(2) Lukaku is afraid of competition and wants to go to a club where he will be the undisputed starter. He will rather be a big fish in a small pond.

Something gives me a feeling it's the former.

[MrBlueGuy 1,552]

Judging by his comments, it's either:

(1) Lukaku is not rated or wanted by the Jose and as a result is angling for a move elsewhere.

or

(2) Lukaku is afraid of competition and wants to go to a club where he will be the undisputed starter. He will rather be a big fish in a small pond.

Something gives me a feeling it's the former.

Fixed for you.

[MrExcalibur100 7,124]

Fixed for you.

Pretty much. And there are reasons why he might not want him if Costa is coming, but I don't want to think cynical thoughts.

[haranr 485]

Romelu for the love of god, be our second striker next year. Show us what you got. Show the boss what you got. If you don't want to stay after that, then leave.

[bushman 2,043]

Since Jose has no alternative but to play Costa as a starter, Lukaku just might be sold. Either Chelsea's winning the PL or the CL & Jose continues or Roman just may pull the trigger again.

[MrBlueGuy 1,552]

Since Jose has no alternative but to play Costa as a starter, Lukaku just might be sold. Either Chelsea's winning the PL or the CL & Jose continues or Roman just may pull the trigger again.

Actually since this is the case, maybe Lukaku should give it at least 1 more year maybe. Who knows Jose might even get sacked by Jan if we aren't around top of the table. The new manager might help him change his fortune. Yes a lot of if and but however it is possible.

[Magic Lamps 11,653]

If lUkaku is really to leave Chelsea, it is because of pride. And in terms of the best young striker I have seen in the last 5 years, personal resentiments have to be cast aside. Rom deserves to play for us on merit of his abilites.

[bushman 2,043]

Blueguy,

Courtois, Costa, Zouma, Luis, Tiago are almost done. I honestly don't see how can Chelsea not be around the first place by January. I believe, Chelsea should not lose more than 3 games with this squad. Otherwise, as you mentioned Jose might not be around.

I have a good feeling about this upcoming season.

[MrBlueGuy 1,552]

Blueguy,

Courtois, Costa, Zouma, Luis, Tiago are almost done. I honestly don't see how can Chelsea not be around the first place by January. I believe, Chelsea should not lose more than 3 games with this squad. Otherwise, as you mentioned Jose might not be around.

I have a good feeling about this upcoming season.

Courtois is already done, unless Madrid just spent money on a 30 years old backup GK which would be incredibly pointless. Well either that or he is getting sold permanently to someone not Atletico, which I doubt is the case. Zouma will go on loan apparently, Costa/Filipe/Tiago and Fab will all sign imo soon. I know that is why I believe Jose WILL BE SACKED if we are not around top or max of 3-4 points off the top. Even then it has to be because Arsenal went on an amazing run like at the start of this season or City doing that too. If we are 3-4 points off because we lost/draw to the likes of Hull and Villa like this season I think he will be sacked by then.

Yep me too, so excited can't wait.

[bushman 2,043]

Courtois is already done, unless Madrid just spent money on a 30 years old backup GK which would be incredibly pointless. Well either that or he is getting sold permanently to someone not Atletico, which I doubt is the case. Zouma will go on loan apparently, Costa/Filipe/Tiago and Fab will all sign imo soon. I know that is why I believe Jose WILL BE SACKED if we are not around top or max of 3-4 points off the top. Even then it has to be because Arsenal went on an amazing run like at the start of this season or City doing that too. If we are 3-4 points off because we lost/draw to the likes of Hull and Villa like this season I think he will be sacked by then.

Yep me too, so excited can't wait.

I have a bit lenient view of Jose. Those 3-4 points won´t matter much. Nothing will happen to Jose. However, if Chelsea is off 10 or more, then watch out.

I am still curious what is going to happen to Lukaku.

As far as I concern, Costa, Lukaku, Torres are my strikers.

[MrBlueGuy 1,552]

I have a bit lenient view of Jose. Those 3-4 points won´t matter much. Nothing will happen to Jose. However, if Chelsea is off 10 or more, then watch out.

I am still curious what is going to happen to Lukaku.

As far as I concern, Costa, Lukaku, Torres are my strikers.

Hopefully not Torres and Mandzukic instead.