Romelu Lukaku

[jonaaibosk 191]

Congratulations! You have just discovered a media phenomenon known as transfer rumours. You will find that most of these are utter tosh thought up by journalists staring at blank pages at newspaper desks who then feed them to a public addicted to muppetry. What's muppetry? Thanks for asking! It's the act of shutting down all senses and sensibilities, and abandoning logic to wank over a transfer rumour, however outlandish and unlikely.

No I've not just discovered it. I've read rumours before now.

Good job on being a condescending prick though

[TrippingStep 336]

Anyone who think Mourinho will give Lukaku the number 9 role next season is crazy....

Mourinho barely let him play this season and with another CF acquisition in the works, I fully expect his role to be super sub if any....

He will be sold this summer. He will sulk too much if he's just a squad member.

And his comment that he doesn't like playing target man at Everton the last matches is why in the national team of Belgium, he barely play average games and was only useful against Croatia that was leaving 40 meters behind their back.

He's not a teamplayer, if he can't run behind defences in open play he's breaking attacking play by not making runs to open space for players behind, is often offside because he's staying up the pitch and not tracking back and he's awful defending, not even playing the cutting passing angle that takes less energy than pressing.

[johnnythefirst 1,076]

It's not that he's not a team player, more that he's a striker that is most useful in a team that plays fast, counter-attack football. He actually is very useful for a team because he occupies more than one defender (if he's having a decent game). Seems a bit tired these days. Good for him and Everton they bought a decent player to give him some rest.

The national team usually plays much too slow to make use of Lukaku. Against defensive teams, Benteke should work better. Against top teams who push the attack, Lukaku should be used.

[johnnythefirst 1,076]

KDB being played in Germany and Hazard turning into a much more efficient player than he used to be, should work wonders for the national team (and Lukaku) though.

[Pascal Newton 33]

No I've not just discovered it. I've read rumours before now.

Good job on being a condescending prick though

I'm sorry. Please accept my sincerest apologies.

[BlueLyon 9,359]

He was soo humble but he has become quite arrogant...

Train and workhard Romelu. Stop talking.

[Gilvorak 3,734]

Blame MOTD/the media for that, when you're constantly being told how Chelsea were wrong to loan you out week after week it's inevitable the arrogance will come creeping in.

[Cech's helmet 220]

I have to say; I hate it when Lukaku is compared to Drogba. when Drogba was in France he had a good first touch/technique, I don't think he "developed it" whilst he was with us. with Lukaku, the lad just isn't good enough technically. he needs to improve his first touch and link up play. he also needs to use his body to its potential, the lad has great potential but I just don't think he's good enough, yet. loaning him was definitely the right move.

I always said I like strikers like Suarez/Rooney/Aguero who can create goals for themselves because they're skillful.those are the type of forwards we need to go for in the summer. enough with number 9's, because all of them flopped here. Lukaku is the type of forward who needs service.

[johnnythefirst 1,076]

I have to say; I hate it when Lukaku is compared to Drogba. when Drogba was in France he had a good first touch/technique, I don't think he "developed it" whilst he was with us. with Lukaku, the lad just isn't good enough technically. he needs to improve his first touch and link up play. he also needs to use his body to its potential, the lad has great potential but I just don't think he's good enough, yet. loaning him was definitely the right move.

I always said I like strikers like Suarez/Rooney/Aguero who can create goals for themselves because they're skillful.those are the type of forwards we need to go for in the summer. enough with number 9's, because all of them flopped here. Lukaku is the type of forward who needs service.

At Lukaku's age, Drogba was barely playing pro football.

But they're different types alright. Only their strength is comparable.

[johnnythefirst 1,076]

Btw, I'm beginning to have the feeling he will be sold this summer. Chelsea will sign a world class striker and Everton I think has the cash to make it permanent...

[Jype 6,398]

Came off injured against Liverpool. Hope it's not serious.

[AndersonBLUE 819]

Out of all the players it had to be ours.

[Sir Mikel OBE 4,920]

I didnt even know he was playing until he came up injured.

Everton really not up for it today. Hope the injury isnt too bad.

[Sheva. 5,373]

Ligament damage, no word how long he'll be out for yet.

[Steve 10,227]

Ligament damage, no word how long he'll be out for yet.

Knee?

[Sheva. 5,373]

Knee?

Ankle. Looks like someone ran into him while defending the corner.

[Steve 10,227]

Ankle. Looks like someone ran into him while defending the corner.

Gutted... Hopefully a speedy recovery.

[CHOULO19 24,332]

Ligament damage, no word how long he'll be out for yet.

They can't possibly know this soon if there really is any ligament damage. Don't you need an MRI scan for that?

Anyway, if there really is some ligament damage, then it'll be 2-3 weeks at the very least.