Lukaku made ‘wrong’ decision to join Chelsea last summer – Evra

Former Manchester United defender Patrice Evra has claimed that Romelu Lukaku made the wrong decision to return to the club last summer.

The Belgian forward moved back to Stamford Bridge last summer in a deal worth around £100 million. The Move was on the back of a stellar season in Serie A in which he helped Inter end Juventus’ title dominance.

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However, the deal hasn’t paid off. Lukaku has just five Premier League goals so far this season and has struggled to nail down a starting role for Thomas Tuchel’s outfit.

The Chelsea boss often chooses to play German youngster Kai Havertz as the leader of his attack, despite him being more commonly known as an attacking midfielder.

There has also been frustration around the club over an interview Lukaku did with the Italian press earlier this season, in which he openly admitted he regretted leaving Inter and would like to return.

Now, former United man Evra has defended the Belgian’s form so far this season, but admitted he made the wrong choice to move back to Chelsea.

Speaking to Amazon Sport (quotes via Daily Express), Evra said: “People who criticise him have a short memory. Because when he arrived in London he scored and did well; then he got injured and