Lukaku encouraged to fire Chelsea to Club World Cup glory

Chelsea assistant Zsolt Low has encouraged Romelu Lukaku to score again in the final of the Club World Cup this weekend.

Lukaku blasted the ball home from close range against Al Hilal in the semi-final of the competition on Wednesday.

This finish ended the forward’s five-game goal drought as he helped to secure his side a place in the final of the Club World Cup.

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Both the Blues and their Brazilian opponents in the final Palmeiras are chasing their first Club World Cup triumph, but assistant Chelsea boss Low hailed Lukaku for handing his side their shot at glory.

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“Everyone’s very happy he scored, he fought very hard and tried hard in the game,” said Low.

“That’s why we give him the chance all the time. We hoped for a bit of luck to score today.

“He’s very happy, we’re very happy and hope he continues and scores in the final.”

Chelsea laboured to the win, albeit while still deserving to progress to the final.

This evening by me for @F365, the Club World Cup has never been fully accepted in Europe and to say its history is troubled would be an understatement. https://t.co/3HzyIWDjgm

— Ian King (@twoht) February 9, 2022

Riyadh side Al Hilal pushed the Blues right to the limit however, amid impressive management from their accomplished boss Leonardo Jardim.

Kepa Arrizabalaga produced two fine saves amid another assured performance, and will doubtless push Edouard