Romelu Lukaku has i sued an apology to Chelsea fans, as well as manager Thomas Tuchel and his Blues teammates, after comments he made in an interview with Sky Italialast week caused an uproar among the club, Hector Rondon Jersey media, and supporters.
Lukaku stated in the interview, recorded three weeks prior but released just before the new year, that he was unhappy with Tuchel's tactics while adding that he hoped to someday return to Inter Milan due to his connection with the Italianclub that he helpedlead to a league title last season.
While his comments were le s inflamatory than they may have appeared in some initialtranslations, they still made it clear that Lukaku did not exactly see eye-to-eye with the manager, and that Gerrit Cole Jersey he felt the tactics employedwere le s than a perfect fit for his skill set.
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Lukaku suffered consequences for his words, having been with Liverpool on Jan. 2. Tuchel acknowledged the poor optics of Lukaku's words before the match against Liverpool, although he clearly did not find them to be as offensive as some fans, and a now a few days removed from the interview's release, all has seemingly been repaired from within.
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Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) However, after apologizing, Lukaku Josh Reddick Jersey has now been brought back into the side, first in training over the run-up to the EFL Cup semifinal match against Tottenham, and then included in the starting lineup for said match on Wednesday. Lukaku will be supported in the attack by Kai Havertz and Mason Mount, while Hakim Ziyech will play wing-back and Christian Pulisic drops to the bench.Romelu Lukaku's video apology to fans
In a video posted to Chelsea's Twitter account, Lukaku first addre sed the fans, apologizing for the appearance that he was looking for a way out only months after arriving from Inter in the summer of 2021.
"To the fans, I'm sorry for the upset that Craig Biggio Jersey I caused," Lukaku said. "You guys know the connection that I have with this club since my teenage years, so I totally understand you guys being upset. Obviously, it's up to me now to restore your trust and I'll do my best to show commitment every day on the training ground and in the games to make sure we win games."
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He then directed his apology to the manager and his teammates, acknowledging the distraction he caused.
"To the manager, Jose Cruz Jersey I apologize and to my teammates and the squad because I think it was not the right moment and I want to move forward from this make sure we start winning football games and that I perform for the team in the best manner."
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Chelsea next plays Tottenham on Wednesday, Jan. 5 in the CarabaoCup, and with Lukaku having returned to training, Tuchel could select the Belgian to lead the front line. That could see U.S. international Christian Pulisic drop to wingback, where he has deputized in place of the injured Reece James.
It is surely in Tuchel's interest to patch up this situation quickly, as Lukaku has been a vital piece of Chelsea's season thus far.
The Belgian has five goals and an a sist so far in 13 Premier League appearances, including goals in each of his last two games, and the team has generally looked more dangerous up front with Lukaku's presence.
Against Aston Villa on Boxing Day, Lukakucame off the bench and turned the game on its head, scoring a goal Francisco Liriano Jersey and a sisting another in a 3-1 win. He then scored Chelsea's only goal in a 1-1 home draw against Brighton.