Romelu Lukaku

[ja1 1,166]

He's not ready to be the first striker at Chelsea. Yes, he's brilliant sometimes. But he also has 1 out of 3 games where he does absolutely fuck. But I agree that he's already too good to be Chelsea thirth option. His progression would be halted and besides a heavy injury, that's the worst that can happen to him football-wise.

So for me it's either a loan to a better team than WBA or give him a second forward position at Chelsea.

I agree - but this is expected as he is 19. This is another reason why I believe it was the right decision to send him on loan, as he is at a relatively low pressure environment at WBA. When he has a bad game no-one really cares but when he has a good game everyone praises him. Not saying he doesn't deserve praise, nor am I criticising the fans, what he is achieving at 19 is incredible, just the situation he is in ATM. At Chelsea poor performances will be much more scrutinised.

[ja1 1,166]

Also, R. Lukaku has become youngest 'foreign' player to score 10 goals in season in English first division. 10 weeks younger than Anelka.

[ja1 1,166]

Lukaku and Ba will NOT be enough next season.

[The only place to be 11,313]

Lukaku and Ba will NOT be enough next season.

Really? Right now we're third in the league. Our main problem has been throwing away leads and leaking goals. Our main striker (Torres) has scored just 7 goals in the league despite a lot of playing time.

Ba has scored 14 (13 at Newcastle) and Lukaku has scored 10 (the same number as Rooney).

I'm not saying we couldn't use a 3rd option in the mould of Anelka or Kalou who could play on the wings as well, but I don't think we're quite as far away as you might be suggesting.

[bushman 2,043]

Lukaku & BA could score approx 35 goals together for Chelsea next season, easily.

[AndersonBLUE 819]

Would like to see Lukaku and Ba, but as long as Torres is still here stay at WBA. Please god I hope Torres isn't here next season.

[Muzchap 8,966]

This thread is cracking me up. What's crazy is that Lukaku hasn't started many games. He's been mostly used as a 60-75 minute sub for WBA. While Chelsea could use him as a super sub next year it would be short sighted. He needs another year in order to get many more 90 games under his belt to develop his stamina and get used to playing 30+ 90 minute matches. Another year at WBA in an expanded role would be excellent as Clarke has been very good at bringing him along slowly.

Ok - so if he goes back to WBA next year and is again used as a 65 minute sub - why would that be different to us using him in EXACTLY the same way?

There's no way that Steve Clarke is going to build a team around a 'Loan' striker... Or any other Premier team... because like Benitez they are 'interim' players...

So, the best option is for him to come back, take it like a man, and get playing time with the club that is going to be his future

[bushman 2,043]

The other day I saw Lukaku against Liverpool. I saw how good this kid could be when the game becomes more open.

He is ready to play for Chelsea next year. Give him 60 or so minutes in every other game & he will be happy.

Of course something must be done with Ferda. Otherwise, he does not want sit on the bench & play 5-10 minutes occasionally.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

Imagine having a strike force of Ba, Lukaku and Sturridge? Would've been perfect IMO.

Why the fuck we ever sold Danny?

Dumb board is dumb. Enough said...

[Gorando 184]

Also, R. Lukaku has become youngest 'foreign' player to score 10 goals in season in English first division. 10 weeks younger than Anelka.

impressive considering he hasnt played that many minutes

[Mufassir08 2,400]

I would not mind a strikeforce of lukaku,ba and somebody like iago aspas(Who can also play on wings and N0#10).I just want us to sign top quality midfielders right now,Capoue/witsel and modric/moutinho would do.But we have to ditch goldilocks that's a must.

[ja1 1,166]

@RomeluLukaku9: Waiting in the car while my parents are shopping ia the worst thing that i've done today --'

So he is still 19

[Mufassir08 2,400]

He is the heaviest player in the BPL :blue scalf:

http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/players/index.html?paramSearchType=BY_STAT&paramSeason=2012-2013

[Jusek 2,031]

He is the heaviest player in the BPL :blue scalf:

http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/players/index.html?paramSearchType=BY_STAT&paramSeason=2012-2013

I thought he lost some weight. Well, some other sites say he weighs 94 kg, I think that's more accurate.

[Hutcho 8,443]

It doesn't matter, as we all saw his pace and acceleration, so if he can do that whilst having all that power he has the pace and strength.