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Spot on. The problem is that Chelsea's current strikers are rubbish so naturally people are going to look to Lukaku as the savior especially when he's scoring goals left and right. If he was given the starting role at Chelsea this year he'd score 15+ league goals, but because there are bloated salaries and the fan base is so seditious of results he wasn't going to get the necessary starts to help him grow.

The problem here is the failure to off load Torres and put in a proper succession plan. Jose tried to do that with Rooney but it was a no go. Lukaku could be ready to be #1 next year especially if he scores 20 or more league goals which could certainly happen.

If Rom was going to start most of Chelsea's games then he should have stayed at Chelsea, Jose decided to go with Fernando, Eto, and Ba so think about that for a second the next time you want to pedestal Jose.

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I'm afraid not a lot of you will have seen the interview (let alone be able to understand a single word they say ). So here's the summary of the most important things that have been said: He's feeling

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Big words from Drog.

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Wrong shirt at the wrong moment Romelu

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Sorry for taking so long to get back to you. In my final year, busy times. Anyway...

Isn't he under pressure playing for Belgium?

Completely different again. Playing for the national team is a much more natural transaction for him and he's been in it since he was playing at Anderlecht. You also have to remember he's playing with a lot of players he was playing with at youth level. He's basically playing with a bunch of his mates. (not that he isn't playing with mates here, but the bond is a lot stronger in the national team for obvious reasons)

if you're telling me that he doesn't have the character to survive now then I you're living in a dreamland if you think he'll have it in a year's time.

Didn't say that. I said no one can know for certainty if he can take the pressure. I want him to develop here with us. Makes mistakes with us etc. But it just isn't going to happen with all these mediocre strikers with big names still on the books.

My opinion is that right now this guy could do a job for us but there's something in this club that simply isn't prepared to take that step and I don't think it's good for us.


Exactly; and that's the problem. But, as you say, I'm sure things will be brighter next year. Torres will have ran down another year and, who knows, someone may even come in for him. It looks like Ba will be on the way out either way and if Eto'o continues the way he's going right now there is no way he'll get another year.

Overall though, for me, the problem is Torres. We can't move him on and Mourinho obviously doesn't have faith in him. Because of that he brought in Eto'o; making things worse for Lukaku. Now we've all these under-performing strikers on the books. And simply because of the name they made for themselves when they were good footballers we are compelled to play them; which is fucking terrible. The sooner they begin to be shipped on the better for Lukaku and the better for the club.

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So, after a really good game against Croatia and people going "ARE YOU WATCHING JOSE", he proved Mourinho right yesterday against Wales.

As a strong, fast, clinical striker for counter football, he is already top notch. The Croatia game (they needed to win) was perfect for him.

Against teams that shut up shop, contrastingly, he is rather useless. Technically just not good enough.

So... it confirmed what has been said by most: huge potential, some strong qualities already, but not good enough for a dominant style team as of yet.

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So, after a really good game against Croatia and people going "ARE YOU WATCHING JOSE", he proved Mourinho right yesterday against Wales.

As a strong, fast, clinical striker for counter football, he is already top notch. The Croatia game (they needed to win) was perfect for him.

Against teams that shut up shop, contrastingly, he is rather useless. Technically just not good enough.

So... it confirmed what has been said by most: huge potential, some strong qualities already, but not good enough for a dominant style team as of yet.

Are you kidding? the kid was doing great, he was involved in nearly every chance, i'll give you an exemple (nicked from bbc).

72:56 Attempt blocked. Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sébastien Pocognoli with a cross.
63:40 Goal scored Goal! Goal! Belgium 1, Wales 0. Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Romelu Lukaku

62:48 Attempt saved. Eden Hazard (Belgium) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Romelu Lukaku

53:08 Attempt missed. Thomas Vermaelen (Belgium) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Romelu Lukaku

50:54 Attempt missed. Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Toby Alderweireld.

43:28 Attempt blocked. Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked

39:40 Attempt missed. Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Kevin Mirallas with a cross.

38:06 Attempt missed. Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left misses to the left.

18:26 Attempt saved. Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Kevin Mirallas.

this is wat he's doing, he creates chances. you can be sure he looks clumsy at certain (more than one tbh) moments, but he ALWAYS creates chances, even against defending teams. This is Lukaku Accept it.

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Are you kidding? the kid was doing great, he was involved in nearly every chance, i'll give you an exemple (nicked from bbc).

72:56 Attempt blocked. Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) header from the centre of the box is blocked. Assisted by Sébastien Pocognoli with a cross.
63:40 Goal scored Goal! Goal! Belgium 1, Wales 0. Kevin De Bruyne (Belgium) right footed shot from the right side of the box to the bottom left corner. Assisted by Romelu Lukaku

62:48 Attempt saved. Eden Hazard (Belgium) right footed shot from the centre of the box is saved in the centre of the goal. Assisted by Romelu Lukaku

53:08 Attempt missed. Thomas Vermaelen (Belgium) left footed shot from the left side of the box misses to the right. Assisted by Romelu Lukaku

50:54 Attempt missed. Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) right footed shot from the right side of the box is high and wide to the right. Assisted by Toby Alderweireld.

43:28 Attempt blocked. Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) left footed shot from the centre of the box is blocked

39:40 Attempt missed. Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) header from the centre of the box is close, but misses to the right. Assisted by Kevin Mirallas with a cross.

38:06 Attempt missed. Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) left footed shot from a difficult angle on the left misses to the left.

18:26 Attempt saved. Romelu Lukaku (Belgium) right footed shot from the right side of the box is saved in the bottom right corner. Assisted by Kevin Mirallas.

this is wat he's doing, he creates chances. you can be sure he looks clumsy at certain (more than one tbh) moments, but he ALWAYS creates chances, even against defending teams. This is Lukaku Accept it.

This was my first post but I follow you guys for years, great forum!!

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So, Belgium is losing 0x1 against Neverland, it's 80' so not much time left... you gotta pick a striker (can't say both - not how the game works:)) between Benteke and Lukaku, who would you pick? Note that the great side of Neverland is defending with 11 men behind the ball.

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