Lukaku's lack of fitness means he 'is not fit enough for the intensity of our game' says Tuchel
2 years, 8 months ago

Lukaku's lack of fitness means he 'is not fit enough for the intensity of our game' says Tuchel

Daily Mail  

Thomas Tuchel has said Romelu Lukaku's lack of match fitness meant he was unable to start in Sunday's FA Cup semi-final against Crystal Palace. Thomas Tuchel said the Belgian's fitness did not meet the requirements for Chelsea's intensity The German said: 'He is not fit enough for the intensity of our game in an FA Cup semi-final. Lukaku's return to Chelsea has not gone as successfully as it appeared it would when he netted twice in his first two games back at the club. Timo Werner's performance away in Madrid encouraged Thomas Tuchel to start the player Romelu Lukaku has impressed in the FA Cup this season, scoring against at Boro and others The Belgian had enjoyed a stunning spell with Inter Milan, scoring 47 times over two years and winning the Scudetto in his final season at the club.

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Tantrums and tactics turned Romelu Lukaku's Chelsea dream into a nightmare
2 years, 6 months ago

Tantrums and tactics turned Romelu Lukaku's Chelsea dream into a nightmare

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Lukaku’s stock has fallen so far that Tuchel has cut ties with the former Manchester United and Everton player after only one season. Lukaku was hailed as the final piece of Thomas Tuchel’s Chelsea jigsaw when he was signed from Inter Milan for a club record £97.5 million last August. Lukaku was unhappy with the way Tuchel was using him, …

Thomas Tuchel concerned Chelsea could miss out on qualifying for the Champions League
2 years, 8 months ago

Thomas Tuchel concerned Chelsea could miss out on qualifying for the Champions League

Daily Mail  

Thomas Tuchel has warned Chelsea's players they risk squandering Champions League qualification after producing a display that left the German enraged. Chelsea have taken four points from the last four matches, conceding seven goals in the process, and their performance at Goodison Park showcased all the shortcomings in their squad – not being able to score and not being able …

MARTIN SAMUEL: Romelu Lukaku is letting his Chelsea team-mates down
2 years, 10 months ago

MARTIN SAMUEL: Romelu Lukaku is letting his Chelsea team-mates down

Daily Mail  

Romelu Lukaku is starring in a remake of Seven Brides For Seven Brothers. Not once did he get on the ball in Palace’s area, and one of his seven interventions was as a defender just outside Chelsea’s six-yard box. Tuchel made a strange excuse for Lukaku yesterday, saying that strikers have often struggled at Chelsea, but that isn’t strictly true. …

Chelsea 'have MORE unhappy players in addition to Romelu Lukaku'
2 years, 11 months ago

Chelsea 'have MORE unhappy players in addition to Romelu Lukaku'

Daily Mail  

Chelsea have a string of attacking players unhappy with their treatment under Thomas Tuchel, with some seriously considering their futures at the club. A number of Chelsea forwards are unhappy with their treatment under Thomas Tuchel Romelu Lukaku voiced his concerns over the German's tactics in an interview in December A public questioning of Tuchel's tactics by striker Romelu Lukaku …

Romelu Lukaku is Thomas Tuchel's 'biggest challenge' at Chelsea, says Jamie Redknapp
2 years, 11 months ago

Romelu Lukaku is Thomas Tuchel's 'biggest challenge' at Chelsea, says Jamie Redknapp

Daily Mail  

Jamie Redknapp has warned Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel that Romelu Lukaku is his 'biggest challenge'. Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku looked laboured in the victory Tottenham on Sunday Redknapp told Sky Sports: 'His biggest challenge right now is probably Lukaku. Chelsea striker is still short of match sharpness and confidence since being recalled 'But he's certainly a player that's looking for …

Thomas Tuchel admits Romelu Lukaku's poor recent form for Chelsea does not have 'one-step solution'
2 years, 11 months ago

Thomas Tuchel admits Romelu Lukaku's poor recent form for Chelsea does not have 'one-step solution'

Daily Mail  

Thomas Tuchel admits the secret to coaxing more from record signing Romelu Lukaku is not simply a one-step solution. Lukaku has scored once in five appearances since he was recalled after being dropped from a game against Liverpool for public comments bemoaning Tuchel's tactical system. Thomas Tuchel admits the secret to coaxing more from Romelu Lukaku is not a one-step …

Lukaku has to do better, says Chelsea boss Tuchel
2 years, 11 months ago

Lukaku has to do better, says Chelsea boss Tuchel

The Hindu  

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel expressed frustration with the performance of striker Romelu Lukaku in Saturday’s 1-0 defeat by Premier League leader Manchester City. The German coach was disappointed with his team’s performance in the attacking third against Pep Guardiola’s side, which opened up a 13 point lead over second-placed Chelsea. “He had many ball losses without any pressure, many ball …

Premier League: Lukaku apologises and wants to restore trust at Chelsea
3 years ago

Premier League: Lukaku apologises and wants to restore trust at Chelsea

India TV News  

Highlights Following his comment, Tuchel reacted by leaving Lukaku out of the 2-2 draw with Liverpool Lukaku held talks with Tuchel on Monday and returned to training on Tuesday Tuchel said he believes Lukaku can regain everyone's trust and have a long-term future at the club Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku apologised on Tuesday night for criticising his club in media …

IAN LADYMAN: Chelsea NEED Thomas Tuchel to get Romelu Lukaku onside
3 years ago

IAN LADYMAN: Chelsea NEED Thomas Tuchel to get Romelu Lukaku onside

Daily Mail  

It took Romelu Lukaku just 15 minutes to score on his second Chelsea debut at Arsenal in August. Thomas Tuchel said Romelu Lukaku had apologised and remained committed to Chelsea But over the course of half an English season, Lukaku's faith in his ability to succeed in his second spell at Stamford Bridge appears to have waned. Tuchel spoke for …

Chelsea: Thomas Tuchel says Romelu Lukaku 'should've known better' with bombshell interview
3 years ago

Chelsea: Thomas Tuchel says Romelu Lukaku 'should've known better' with bombshell interview

Daily Mail  

Thomas Tuchel insists Chelsea's dispute with record signing Romelu Lukaku has now been resolved, but admits the 28-year-old striker should have known better before delivering a bombshell interview. Thomas Tuchel says Chelsea's row with record signing Romelu Lukaku is now resolved Lukaku had infuriated Chelsea staff and players with his comments in an interview in Italy, in which he said …

Chelsea: Thomas Tuchel is ready to recall Romelu Lukaku for Tottenham clash
3 years ago

Chelsea: Thomas Tuchel is ready to recall Romelu Lukaku for Tottenham clash

Daily Mail  

Romelu Lukaku has been pressed into apologising for the unauthorised interview that has left Thomas Tuchel agonising over whether to recall Chelsea's record signing for Wednesday's clash against Tottenham. Lukaku was axed from the entire first-team squad for Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Liverpool for the interview he gave to Sky Sport Italia, that first aired last Thursday, in which he …

Lukaku's comments on being unhappy at Chelsea unhelpful, says Tuchel
3 years ago

Lukaku's comments on being unhappy at Chelsea unhelpful, says Tuchel

The Hindu  

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku's comments about being dissatisfied with life at the club are unhelpful, manager Thomas Tuchel said on Friday, adding that they would discuss matters with the striker behind closed doors. Lukaku, who joined Chelsea from Italian champion Inter Milan in August, told Sky Italy that he was unhappy with Tuchel's system while also admitting he would like …

Thomas Tuchel slams complacent Chelsea after Zenit draw
3 years, 1 month ago

Thomas Tuchel slams complacent Chelsea after Zenit draw

The Hindu  

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel critcised his players for lack of effort and poor focus after Wednesday's 3-3 draw at Zenit St Petersburg denied them top spot in Champions League Group H. Juventus snatched pole position from Chelsea's grasp, meaning the holders could now face Bayern Munich, among other teams, in the round of 16. Tuchel was not impressed after Chelsea …

Lukaku out of Chelsea's clash against Leicester, Kovacic to miss more games: Tuchel
3 years, 1 month ago

Lukaku out of Chelsea's clash against Leicester, Kovacic to miss more games: Tuchel

The Hindu  

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku will miss Saturday's Premier League clash with Leicester City as he continues to nurse an ankle injury while midfielder Mateo Kovacic will miss more matches, manager Thomas Tuchel said on Friday. Lukaku has not played in the past month and Tuchel said he hopes to have the Belgian striker back for Tuesday's Champions League group game …

Lukaku and Werner out for next two games, confirms Chelsea boss Tuchel
3 years, 2 months ago

Lukaku and Werner out for next two games, confirms Chelsea boss Tuchel

The Hindu  

Chelsea duo Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner are set to miss their side's next two Premier League games after picking up injuries in the midweek Champions League win over Malmo, manager Thomas Tuchel confirmed on Friday. What I can tell you for sure is they are both in treatment, positive and not worried but out of the next two games …

Champions League: Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku 'mentally tired' due to workload, says Thomas Tuchel
3 years, 2 months ago

Champions League: Chelsea's Romelu Lukaku 'mentally tired' due to workload, says Thomas Tuchel

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The Belgium forward rejoined Chelsea from Inter Milan in August for a fee of around £97 million, seven years afer his first spell at Stamford Bridge ended. London: Romelu Lukaku is mentally tired after being “overplayed”, Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel said on Tuesday, as the club’s record signing seeks to end his frustrating goal drought. “If that does not work …

Lukaku the missing piece to boost Chelsea's Premier League hopes
3 years, 3 months ago

Lukaku the missing piece to boost Chelsea's Premier League hopes

The Hindu  

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel worked his magic last season to guide them to Champions League success but they now look like genuine Premier League contenders too after the arrival of Romelu Lukaku as the missing piece to complete their attack. Chelsea finished fourth last season but scored the fewest goals among the top seven teams, with its leading scorer being …

Romelu Lukaku WILL play for Chelsea against Aston Villa on Saturday
3 years, 4 months ago

Romelu Lukaku WILL play for Chelsea against Aston Villa on Saturday

Daily Mail  

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has confirmed Romelu Lukaku is fit to play against Aston Villa on Saturday, but both N'Golo Kante and Christian Pulisic are sidelined. Striker Lukaku required a scan on a thigh injury sustained on international duty with Belgium, during which he scored three goals despite missing one of their three matches through suspension. Thomas Tuchel has confirmed …

Lukaku back at Chelsea as a more complete player
3 years, 4 months ago

Lukaku back at Chelsea as a more complete player

The Hindu  

Belgium international Romelu Lukaku said he had evolved since he last played in the Premier League two years ago and has returned to Chelsea as a more complete player. The 28-year-old striker moved to Chelsea from Inter Milan last week for a reported sum of 97.5 million pounds, earning him a second spell at the London club where he spent …

Premier League: Jose Mourinho reveals taking trip to Belgium to support misfiring striker Romelu Lukaku on international duty
6 years, 1 month ago

Premier League: Jose Mourinho reveals taking trip to Belgium to support misfiring striker Romelu Lukaku on international duty

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Jose Mourinho has explained that his visit was for the express purpose of supporting Lukaku after the striker’s recent alarming dip in form for his club side. Manchester: Jose Mourinho has revealed he travelled to Belgium last week to try and get to the bottom of Romelu Lukaku’s dramatic loss of form for Manchester United. The United manager attended Belgium’s …

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