Romelu Lukaku

[mediator 2,026]

*edited some comments were moved

[HNKS 508]

He might have scored a lot for West Brom but teams play differently against West Brom than they do against Chelsea. He isnt ready to be our number 1 striker, neither is Ba or Torres. We are in trouble if we dont sign Rooney. You heard it here first!

[Badboy 1,526]

I like Lukaku a lot I really think he's going to become an accomplished star.

[Tomo 21,684]

Its seems some think the only way Lukaku will "get a chance" is if we make him the number 1 forward.

There is a huge difference between giving a young player a shot and pining your hopes on them.

[Christacinto 137]

I don't know about you guys but that was a lot of good stuff in about 5 minutes of football.

He's definitely first team material - rough on the edges though he may be....

[NishC300 1,865]

[Phil Driver 503]

How old is he now 21? he has proved himself in the premier league and can only get better,he needs to be given a chance ,now,otherwise what is the point ,he has earnt the chance to play for Chelsea by his performances at West Brom ,he would seem to guarantee at least 20 goals and his time has come ,he should start the season as our striker in my book.

[LukakutoStamford 779]

He turned 20 in May

[Phil Driver 503]

20 is a boy ,he can only get better ,unlike Rooney who is already on the wane .

Do you see what I did there.

No point in signing young players unless when they prove themselves they get the chance to play for Chelsea and he has earnt the chance .

[Keikoismad 162]

Very old picture but fun anyways

[zolayes 14,489]

He might have scored a lot for West Brom but teams play differently against West Brom than they do against Chelsea. He isnt ready to be our number 1 striker, neither is Ba or Torres. We are in trouble if we dont sign Rooney. You heard it here first!

we are not West Brom either ,,,WE should be able to provide him with many more chances

[robsblubot 3,253]

we are not West Brom either ,,,WE should be able to provide him with many more chances

starting for Chelsea means he will get one or at the most two opportunities to score when we play one of our rivals (or any tough CL match). It's really unfair to demand that level of effectiveness from a 20-year-old.

[johnnythefirst 1,076]

Do not underestimate his mental stability because he's young. He had a shit year two seasons ago, at barely 18. He got through it by taking a step back, staying humble and working incredibly hard. The guy can handle disappointment. If you hear him talk during interviews, does he talk like a boy or a man, honestly? He'll handle the pressure. He might not score 20 goals in his first real Chelsea season, and he might miss some easy chances, but it won't destroy him. Quite sure of that.

[Atholy 1,293]

Belgian waffle (???) interview on Chelsea Tv staring funny boys Romelu & KDB:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKPCsNcjak4#at=155

[Phil Driver 503]

You have got to say he looked a bit novicey v Madrid ,but Jose needs more time to work with him and at 20 he has plenty of time to come good for Chelsea.

[bouletje 82]

What i found him doing wrong yesterday was his obsession to always go deep whenever he got a long ball towards him.

It wouldn't do any harm for him to just control the ball and hold on to it for a few without storming to the other end, we were having a very though first half, very demanding for the back lines, holding the ball midfield would give the squad the chance to move forward slightly.

Possession alone is a good way to be relieved of the pressure Madrid was giving us.

[Stats 6,987]

I wonder how Mourinho sees Lukaku. Does he believe he is ready to start or much of an impact player? I am not sure. Last season for WBA he scored many when coming from the bench, eg hattrick against United in one half, terrorrised Liverpool home and away when coming off the bench but at same time deserves a starting berth. Interesting.

[Atlas Lion 1,223]

Should be starting next season, he's more than proved his worth and shows the drive and desire to excel.