Romelu Lukaku can't 'flatten the defenders' in the Premier League

Fabio Capello has offered his insight into Romelu Lukaku's recent Chelsea struggles, as the former England boss says the striker cannot 'flatten the defenders' in the Premier League.

Lukaku was left out of Chelsea's last-16 Champions League tie against Lille, with the Belgian striker's last Premier League goal coming in their 1-1 draw with Brighton in December. 

 With Chelsea's £97M summer signing failing to continue his Inter Milan form in West London, Capello has offered his theory as to why Lukaku is struggling.

Capello explained to Sky Sport Italia, as per Football Italia: 'Lukaku fit perfectly into (Antonio) Conte's counter-attacking style at Inter, because there were lots of spaces, he had this physical strength and pace that allowed him to flatten the defenders in Serie A.

Video: Romelu Lukaku taken out of firing line for Champions League tie – Thomas Tuchel (PA Media)

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