“I’m Not Drogba” – Romelu Lukaku Says As He Reflects On Time In England

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“I’m Not Drogba” – Romelu Lukaku Says As He Reflects On Time In England

The Belgium international added,“The narratives when I was in England were ‘he’s lazy, he doesn’t work hard, he’s not a leader, he’s selfish, first, he cannot hold a ball, blah blah blah.’” In contrast, Lukaku pointed out his successful stint at Inter Milan, where he was recognized for his impact on the field, stating,“I played two years at Inter, and the narrative was ‘he’s back to goal, he’s the best player in the world, he’s top 5.’” He further noted that Drogba was adept at playing with his back to goal, excelling at holding the ball regardless of how it was played to him, qualities that do not reflect Lukaku’s approach to the game.

Unfortunately, he struggled to find his footing at Stamford Bridge once again, and despite the high expectations set upon him, he did not perform to the club’s satisfaction.

Recall that Lukaku’s journey with Chelsea began when he joined the club as a promising young striker..

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