After being ruled out of the squad for a match against Liverpool, Lukaku spoke to manager Tuchel on Tuesday that Chelsea currently have no idea of selling the Belgian.
How to solve the dilemma that Lukaku is currently in? As the former manager who coached the Belgian, Mourinho gave the answer half a year ago.
It's no coincidence that the top strikers Chelsea invest heavily in signings are often in trouble, and before Lukaku, Shevchenko, Morata and Havertz were unable to play their true strengths.
After the match against Liverpool, Tuchel said, "We first want to understand what he said and why he said that. Then we'll make a decision and see if he can play against Tottenham on Wednesday. ”
Tuchel's statement is enough to show that both the club and Tuchel himself want to solve the problems encountered by Lukaku, rather than selling things in the winter window.
In an interview with The Times in June 2021, Mourinho once said of Lukaku, "When he first played for Chelsea, he was a child. At Manchester United, he is still growing. At Inter, he became a top player. He felt love, love from the fans, love from his teammates, and a good relationship with the coach. ”
"He's big, he's very strong, but deep down he's still a kid and he needs to feel loved, he needs to be supported, he needs to feel important."
This means that Lukaku will be more confident once supported by clubs, managers and fans. However, he also faces another problem: tactics.
Commenting on Chelsea's tactics after the match against Liverpool, Neville said, "This is the fastest Blues I've seen, even the fastest in team history. Without Jorginho and Lukaku, Chelsea run more and more energetically. ”
Belgian national team coach Martinez has a lot to say on this issue. In charge of Everton, he helped Lukaku find his niche, as did the national team.
Unlike Tuchel's tactics, Martinez took full advantage of Lukaku's speed and running. He even said, "When he went to Italy, he took on the responsibilities very well and he was at the most mature stage of his career." ”
Martinez's words may be premature, but Lukaku has already proved his ability in the Premier League, Serie A and the national team. Only 28 years old, Lukaku is already in the top 20 of the national team's all-time top scorer list.
How to use Lukaku well, Conte and Martinez have already given the answer. If you don't want to waste a lot of money, then Chelsea and Tuchel should listen to what they have to say.