Romelu Lukaku’s return to Chelsea from Inter Milan is like a fulfilment of coach Thomas Tuchel’s formation. Lukaku’s effectiveness, power and speed can be an addition to Chelsea’s strength, which won the Champions League trophy last season. The expectation looks real. Lukaku immediately stepped on the game in the early matches in the Premier League. However, slowly its performance began to decline. Until the problem of injury approached this Belgian player.
After returning from injury, Tuchel did not want to take the risk by placing Lukaku as the lone striker. Still, Tuchel tried to rotate players to inhabit the front lines. When Lukaku was fully fit, Tuchel then fielded him. Lukaku has shown his sharpness again. Injuries did not prevent him from scoring goals. However, the effectiveness is not so obvious when considering his performance with Inter Milan last season.
Various rumors also emerged. There were rumors that other players were not so interested in passing the ball to Lukaku. However, these rumors are just a figment. Lukaku’s performance was influenced by the system built by Tuchel at Chelsea.
This is agreed directly by Lukaku himself. In an interview with one of the media, Lukaku criticized the game system built by Tuchel at Chelsea. The system seemed to limit his range of motion so that it resulted in his effectiveness in front of the opponent’s goal.
Lukaku’s criticism was responded to by Tuchel sideways. Tuchel considered what Lukaku’s comments only caused noise for the team. Suddenly, Tuchel took decisive steps. Without thinking that Chelsea played Liverpool against Liverpool in the Premier League last week, Tuchel was desperate not to include Lukaku in the squad. In fact, Lukaku is currently in his best condition, where he has scored two goals in his last two matches with Chelsea.
Obviously, Tuchel’s decision is seen as a punishment for what was done by Lukaku. Tuchel considered that Lukaku’s statement had caused an unfavorable situation within the team. Tuchel’s decisive decision shows who deserves to be in the team. However, the coach has an authority that players don’t simply overlook, including important players like Lukaku.
As a result of Tuchel’s bold decision, other rumors circulated that Lukaku could leave for another club during the transfer period. Some say if Lukaku returns to Inter. There is also speculation that he could reunite with his former coach at Inter, Antonio Conte, who is currently coaching Tottenham Hotspur.
Again the various speculations that revolved around Lukaku like a fast-moving wind. Inevitably, Lukaku must put the team situation first and acknowledge the coach’s authority. Quoting Goal. com, Lukaku apologized for his statement in an interview. As the contents of the video on Twitter owned by Chelsea, Lukaku apologized to the club, supporters, coaches and teammates for what he had said.
Lukaku’s apology, on the one hand, has an impact on the unity of the team. Lukaku, who was judged by Tuchel to have caused a stir in the dressing room, has apologized for his actions. With that, the problems that occurred between Lukaku and the team could end. On the other hand, this apology could have an impact on Lukaku’s own career. It’s okay, Lukaku performed brilliantly at Inter Milan. However, he will have to re-prove his quality at Chelsea and in the Premier League in general. Of course, this self-evident must be accompanied by an inner condition.
A good mental state can occur if the player is accepted by his teammates and has a place in the team’s game system. So, Lukaku’s move to apologize is a very appropriate step for his career at Chelsea. Lukaku’s apology shows that Tuchel’s assertiveness as a coach is essential for the benefit of the team in general. It’s okay, the club has spent a lot of money to get Lukaku from Inter to Chelsea. Nevertheless, team unity remains a priority for the team.
Lukaku has apologized to the club. His apology could open the door for him to be able to return to the team for the next matches. In addition, Tuchel showed his firmness so that the players are aware of how to issue statements to the media. It’s okay to talk to the media, but the conversation doesn’t spoil the dressing room situation.
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