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Football fans didn't have to consume much media content last weekend to hear about Romelu Lukaku's performance against Crystal Palace.

The Belgian striker accumulated a total of just seven touches in 90 minutes against the Eagles. No player in Premier League history - dating back to when data first became available in 2003 has ever posted fewer having played a full match.

His team will come up against Liverpool on Sunday afternoon to decide the winners of this year's Carabao Cup, with his troublesome display against Palace perhaps offering an insight into why Jurgen Klopp has avoided signing a fixed striker throughout his time at Anfield.

Lukaku was purchased in the summer for around £97.5m according to reports. He arrived as the man who would deliver the English crown to Stamford Bridge, but issues have gradually emerged.

So far this season, 25 players in the Premier League have scored more non-penalty goals than Lukaku. He's averaging 2.1 shots per 90 at the moment, which places him 54th in the division, with Mohamed Salah top on 4.1 shots per 90.

Players who shoot more often than Lukaku when on the pitch include Leeds United's Mateusz Klich, Southampton's Mohamed Elyounoussi, and Watford's Josh King to name but a