The Blues re-signed Lukaku from Serie A champions Inter Milan for a club-record fee of £97.5 million last summer. They were hopeful that the Belgium international could solve their goalscoring issues up front.
However, the move has not gone according to plan for all parties so far, with Lukaku struggling to find his mojo under Thomas Tuchel. The 28-year-old has managed to score just five goals from 17 Premier League appearances this term.
Addressing the Belgian’s situation at Chelsea, Bent stressed the need for the European champions to play to the number 9’s strengths.
The former Tottenham Hotspur frontman feels the Blues are not using the striker’s abilities well. He told talkSPORT:
Lukaku has played 28 matches across all competitions for the Stamford Bridge outfit so far this campaign. He has found the back of the net ten times, while providing two assists.
Chelsea star Romelu Lukaku sets unwanted record against Crystal Palace
Romelu Lukaku led the line for Thomas Tuchel’s side against Crystal Palace in the Premier League at the weekend. While the Blues earned a 1-0 win, the Belgian had a game to forget.
The former Inter Milan star broke the record for the fewest touches by a player who played 90 minutes in a match. Lukaku managed only seven touches against the Eagles at Selhurst Park on Saturday.
Here is what Chelsea boss Tuchel has had to say about Lukaku’s poor run of form and abysmal performance against Patrick Vieira’s side at the weekend.
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