Romelu Lukaku makes cryptic social media post as Chelsea exit talks ramps up again

Romelu Lukaku has made a cryptic post on social media hinting again that his time at Chelsea may well be up.

Lukaku has been in the headlines at Chelsea since the turn of the year after an explosive interview with Sky Italia. The Belgium striker made it clear that all was not well behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge.

Lukaku made no secret of his love for Inter before arriving in the capital. And he has doubled down on those feelings, aiming a dig at manager Thomas Tuchel along the way at the end of December.

“Physically I’m fine. But I’m not happy with the situation at Chelsea. Tuchel has chosen to play with another system – I won’t give up, I’ll be professional,” he told Sky Sports Italy, per The Daily Star.

“I am not happy with the situation but I am professional – and I can’t give up now.”

The comments saw Lukaku left out as Chelsea drew 2-2 with title rivals Liverpool. It was a big call from Tuchel, who had the backing of the club’s board when making the decision.

The striker has since returned to the fold, but he has scored just five Premier League goals all season.

A cryptic message from Romelu Lukaku on his public snapchat… pic.twitter.com/EuwW698QMI

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And on Friday night the attacker took to snapchat to write a cryptic message, which said: “If you have to force it then it probably doesn’t fit.”

Lukaku started and scored the winner earlier this week. Chelsea beat Al-Hilal 1-0 in Abu Dhabi to make the Club World Cup final.

Regarding the under-pressure Lukaku, Blues coach Aarno Michels suggested trust and patience was key with the 28-year-old.

“He’s working a lot for the team, doing lots of touches, but is a little bit unlucky,” said Michels.

“We try to put him