Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has angered Belgian forward Romelu Lukaku for mocking him about Antonio Conte during Tottenham’s game. Hotspur
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel reportedly infuriated Romelu Lukaku last season by joking about the Belgian forward’s relationship with Antonio Conte . Gu returned to Inter Milan for the 2022/23 season after the Blues agreed to send him back to Italy on a season-long loan with the Blues. It paid a UFABET club-record £97.5 million to sign the former Inter player last summer. But they sacked the former Everton striker after playing at Stamford. Bridge for just one season
Inter Milan will pay £6.9 million on loan for Lukaku’s services next season. The 29-year-old is back in Milan and has now completed all the paperwork to ensure his loan is official in the coming days. page Lukaku’s return to Chelsea appears unlikely to be successful, considering the Tuchel’s tactics and the Belgian forward’s style of play He scored just eight goals in 26 Premier League games last season and There was a problem with Tuchel in an interview with Sky Italia in December where he criticized his manager’s tactics.
And now it seems that it’s not just the two tactically incompatible, Goal reporter Nisar Kinsella says Lukaku was unhappy with Tuchel’s comments last season while the two were watching. In an interview on the Italian Football Podcast , Kinsella said: “Romelu Lukaku is talking to Thomas. Tuchel watched a Spurs Premier League game and Thomas Tuchel said ‘that’s your father’ when he said Antonio Conte was just a joke. But obviously the feedback was not good at all.”
Conte and Lukaku have a strong relationship with each other. They worked together for two years at Inter Milan, both having a great season in 2020/21 when Inter They were able to win the Serie A title for the first time in 11 years and both admired each other. When Conte bid farewell to the San Siro last summer Lukaku also praised the Italian coach on Instagram.
“You came at the right time and basically changed me as a player and made me stronger mentally. And more importantly, we won together!” “I will keep your principles throughout my career. (Preparing your body, mind and drive to win…) It’s a joy to play for you. thank you for all you do I am very much indebted to you .. @ antonioconte.”
He has also spoken about his relationship with the Italian boss and the influence the coach has had on his development as a player. “I talk to Conte regularly. Not just football but life as a whole,” Lukaku said. “ It hurt me when he left Inter. It was one of the hardest times for me. But I didn’t move because of him.” “I know we can still win at Inter with Inzaghi. He had a huge influence on my football career. He taught me how to be professional and selfless on and off the pitch. to be ready for every challenge”
In a video posted on Inter Milan ‘s social media channels, Lukaku stands with the club’s chairman, Steven Zhang, and he said: “I’m back! I’m very happy.” Zhang then asked back. “You’re going to shoot a lot, right? Promise,” Lukaku said. “We came here for that. I did as I promised, Forza Inter!”
Lukaku has also revealed he is still in contact with Inter Milan coach Simone Inzaghi after leaving last summer and is delighted to be back . When asked what made him come back he said “The love of the fans and teammates Including the opportunity to work with the coach as well. I think the coach did a good job with the team. I want to participate and do good. to this club.” ” It’s like going home. I think my family and I had a really good time in Milan thanks to the people, the fans and my teammates. Since the first day I arrived here Everyone helps me a lot. I’m really happy . Which shows how happy I am to be back here. Now I just want to see them on the pitch.”
Lukaku is now hoping to build on his previous success with Inter. That ended with a runner-up in the league and won the Coppa Italia without him last season. “Inter has given me a lot and I hope now it will be even better.” Lukaku also thanked chairman Steven Zhang for being able to close the deal successfully after complicated talks with Chelsea over a “big deal.” financial terms “It seems impossible for me to come back here, but we can and for this. I have to thank him. He kept pushing and believed it was possible. We finally succeeded. I’m very happy.