Thomas Tuchel explains decision to take Romelu Lukaku out of the ‘fire’

Thomas Tuchel delivers passionate Romelu Lukaku defence ahead of Chelsea vs Manchester United

Thomas Tuchel has dismissed the suggestion that Chelsea’s attack functions better without club-record signing Romelu Lukaku and insists the Belgian has remained an integral part of the squad despite missing the last five weeks with an ankle injury. infoguidenigeria

The Belgian international returned to Stamford Bridge in a £97.5million deal from Inter Milan in the summer and hit the ground running with four goals in his opening four appearances. It was the dream start for the striker at his boyhood club.

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However, a seven-game goalless run followed in which Lukaku became an increasingly isolated figure in Chelsea’s frontline. He was then injured during the 4-0 Champions League win over Malmo on October 20 and hasn’t featured since.

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In the absence of the 28-year-old – and Timo Werner, who suffered a hamstring injury in the same game – Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic have led the Blues’ attack. In those seven matches, 23 goals were scored and casual observers have suggested that Tuchel’s side carries a greater threat without Lukaku. jamb result

That notion was put to Tuchel ahead of Chelsea’s Premier League clash against Manchester United and, somewhat unsurprisingly, the German coach fundamentally disagreed.

“Yes, I understand why people say this as people always look for easy solutions,” he said. “People look for one reason and that things go one way or the other. But life is not like this, life is not that easy, and life in a football team is not that easy.

“Mabe we shine so brightly now because Romelu did the hard work before, he scored some very decisive goals for us already, to bring us in a position where the young players and other players can take over, step in and show their qualities.”