Romelu Lukaku

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Couldn't agree more. With Martinez especially, I really don't see any progress for Romelu with Everton this term, this really isn't the best option for him. He should've stayed with Chelsea & we should've sold Ba.

I disagree. At WBA he always had tons of space to exploit as they played on the counter. Clarke even used him as a "super sub" in all the big games because he's have more space in the second half but also because, despite his physical strength, his hold-up was well below average. That just won't cut it here at Chelsea.

At Everton he will be playing with a team that keeps possession high up the field. So I think he'll learn and develop a lot. Martinez is also one of the best managers in the league tactically so he will help Romelu develop his hold-up play and movement which he will be required to do at Everton. I think this will be a crucial season for Romelu.

[Jase 43,479]

I disagree. At WBA he always had tons of space to exploit as they played on the counter. Clarke even used him as a "super sub" in all the big games because he's have more space in the second half but also because, despite his physical strength, his hold-up was well below average. That just won't cut it here at Chelsea.

At Everton he will be playing with a team that keeps possession high up the field. So I think he'll learn and develop a lot. Martinez is also one of the best managers in the league tactically so he will help Romelu develop his hold-up play and movement which he will be required to do at Everton. I think this will be a crucial season for Romelu.

Curious, mind expanding on why you say that?

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Curious, mind expanding on why you say that?

His teams are always play a very tactical game. For example how they press in phases and how the players move on defense to mark passing spaces instead of players is not exactly typical. Player movement and passing on attack is also straight off the drawing board with the team sometimes executing a system of calculated 10-15 passes just to created a space for one player. Almost everything they do is drawn by Martinez as opposed to us last season for example when we main just relied on the natural ability of people like Mata and Hazard.

[cadenza666 221]

@Everton
RT @efc_adamclark: '@evertontv: "Do you want an Everton win on Saturday?" Lukaku: 'Yes, I have to be honest." Good lad #EFC

hmmm

[NishC300 1,865]

Interesting statement by Lukaku..........

[Milan 17,955]

[Krypt 241]

@Everton

RT @efc_adamclark: '@evertontv: "Do you want an Everton win on Saturday?" Lukaku: 'Yes, I have to be honest." Good lad #EFC

hmmm

Was he really going to say anything else to Everton TV ?

[Sheva. 5,373]

We don't always get what we want...

[Liquidator 5,176]

He wants to win. Is that not a good thing? The media will take it completely out of context of course...

[DanishBlue 426]

Can't be mad. He has to suck up to Everton and their fans and it's a good start saying that he wants Everton to win. Obviously he wants what's best for Chelsea - he is just being clever.

He is an Everton player atm, he doesn't play for us this season so it's only fair.

[bababoom 4,478]

He's not even playing on Saturday, so don't tell me he wants to 'win'.

He needs to use his brain, this is not the first time he's said something without thinking.

[kellzfresh 7,229]

He's not even playing on Saturday, so don't tell me he wants to 'win'.

He needs to use his brain, this is not the first time he's said something without thinking.

No he didnt say this without thinking, he was talking to everton fc tv. Saying anything else will warrant an unhealthy reception from the fans

[Tomo 21,751]

He should have sought advice from an expert on how to answer it in a political manner to keep both sets of supporters sweet. On the other hand it was unprofessional of Everton TV to ask that sort of question anyway.

[johnnythefirst 1,076]

He should have sought advice from an expert on how to answer it in a political manner to keep both sets of supporters sweet. On the other hand it was unprofessional of Everton TV to ask that sort of question anyway.

Or we should all stop caring about these pointless little quotes. Seriously, who cares?

Political manner..

[The only place to be 11,313]

Good on him for answering a question honestly. I like footballers who are honest so I'm not sure why people want "political answers' to prevent their feelings from being hurt.

Some people really need to worry about real problems.