Why Lukaku left Chelsea in the first place

Former Arsenal star and pundit Paul Merson in a recent statement, has revealed why Romelu Lukaku left Chelsea in the first place.

According to Merson, he stressed that the Blues pattern of play is why the Belgian left.

The former Arsenal star stressed that Chelsea are often up against 11 men behind the ball, and Lukaku often finds himself in tight and congested spaces.

Merson expects Lukaku to start for Chelsea when they face Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League on Sunday.

He said in a statement with Sportskeeda, ‘I don’t think [Romelu] Lukaku get involved enough in Chelsea’s play – he doesn’t show up a lot. When Lukaku’s at his best, you put the ball into space and he’ll use his pace and power to finish. Chelsea are often up against 11 men behind the ball, and Lukaku often finds himself in tight and congested spaces. That’s why he left in the first place. But you do need him – he occupies defenders, and I think he’ll play this game.’

Lukaku rejoined Chelsea in the summer transfer window from Seria A side Inter Milan.