Cesar Azpilicueta delivers Romelu Lukaku verdict after Thomas Tuchel's big Chelsea decision
Thomas Tuchel admits there's "a history of strikers struggling at Chelsea"
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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.
Chelsea's "unbelievable" trio singled out by Jody Morris after Lille win
Jody Morris was among those impressed by Chelsea's display against Lille on Tuesday night, singling out three of the Blues' stars for particular praise after they put one foot in the quarter-finals.
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.
Tuchel sends reminder of forgotten Chelsea ace after Mateo Kovacic injury ahead of Liverpool
"Not the time to laugh about" Lukaku, insists Thomas Tuchel
El problema de Lukaku tiene nombre y apellido
El gran momento de forma por el que pasa Kai Havertz es en parte el causante de la desaparición de Lukaku. El alemán le ha robado el puesto y está siendo el gran líder del equipo blue. Él mismo reconoció tras el partido de Champions que le gusta jugar en esa posición, algo que podría dejar sin margen a Tuchel y condenar a Lukaku.
Barcelona weigh up moves for Erling Haaland, Alexander Isak and Jules Kounde - Paper Round
Barcelona consider Haaland, Kounde and Isak Spanish side Barcelona are keen on signing Erling Haaland, with the player available for 75 million euros from Borussia Dortmund at the end of the season. However if they fail to sign him then they will move for Alexander Isak of Real Sociedad, and use the rest of their budget to bring in a central defender, with Sevilla’s Frenchman Jules Kounde their target for the backline.
Kai Havertz hints he'd like to take Romelu Lukaku's Chelsea position on permanent basis
Kai Havertz has hinted that he would be willing to replace Romelu Lukaku as Chelsea ’s striker, explaining the role is ‘good for him’.