Every chance Romelu Lukaku will start for Chelsea in cup final – Thomas Tuchel
Thomas Tuchel has insisted Romelu Lukaku has “every chance” of starting Sunday’s Carabao Cup final despite not featuring in Tuesday’s 2-0 Champions League win over Lille.
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'Alarm bells' - Jamie Carragher makes Romelu Lukaku Chelsea prediction ahead of Liverpool cup final
Jamie Carragher believes that 'alarm bells' will start ringing if Romelu Lukaku doesn’t start for Chelsea against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final on Sunday.
Chelsea prove they have the scoring touch without record signing Romelu Lukaku
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Romelu Lukaku: Chelsea striker removed from the ‘fire’ by not featuring against Lille - boss Thomas Tuchel
Chelsea head coach Thomas Tuchel says he avoided using Romelu Lukaku in their 2-0 Champions League last-16 first leg win over Lille because the striker was already under too much scrutiny. The Belgium international, who has fallen short of expectations since returning to the club when he signed from Inter Milan last summer, was an unused substitute at Stamford Bridge after he was criticised for his performance in Saturday’s victory over Crystal Palace.
Pundits round on Tuchel as Lukaku no-show sees heat rise on ‘huge problem’ at Chelsea
The absence of Romelu Lukaku for Chelsea in their Champions League win over Lille saw the heat rise over their decision to sign him in the summer.
Report: Leeds face fresh competition in transfer pursuit of 'special' long-time target
Leeds United transfer target Lewis O’Brien has emerged as a potential suitor for Crystal Palace, according to a new transfer report which has emerged.
Advantage Chelsea in Champions League tie
Title-holders Chelsea have cruised to a 2-0 victory over Lille in the first leg of their Champions League round of 16 tie while Dusan Vlahovic had a dream start to his debut in the elite competition as Juventus drew 1-1 at Villarreal.
Chelsea Beat Lille 2-0 In Champions League Round Of 16 1st Leg Clash
Chelsea showed they can thrive without Romelu Lukaku as Kai Havertz scored after replacing the axed Belgium striker for the 2-0 Champions League last-16, first-leg win against Lille on Tuesday. Thomas Tuchel's side took control of the tie thanks to Havertz's first-half header and Christian Pulisic's clinical finish after the break at Stamford Bridge. The holders will expect to complete their progress to the quarter-finals when they travel to France for the second leg on March 16. But Chelsea's sixth successive win in all competitions was more a referendum on their Lukaku conundrum than an indication of their chances of retaining the trophy.