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"Let him come back and cook!" - Twitter reacts to Lukaku's Inter Milan winner
Romelu Lukaku came off the bench to fire Inter Milan to victory over Porto in the Champions League on Wednesday - cue Chelsea fans demanding his return on the Twittersphere!
Lukaku's stock has plummeted since he re-joined Chelsea from Inter in for €115 million in August 2021, having fired Inter to the previous season's Serie A title, and he returned to the Nerazzurri on loan last summer.
The expectation was that the Belgian would re-find his best form in Italy, but problems with his weight and general fitness have dogged him, and Inter CEO Guiseppe Marotta was moved to address the fact he was among the substitutes yet again against Porto.
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"Why Lukaku on the bench? Romelu has 103 kilograms to carry on his shoulders, he must be physically fit," he said.
But with slipping away from Inter, Simone Inzaghi sent Lukaku on for Edin Dzeko just inside the hour, and he snatched the winner four minutes from time.
Chelsea have been struggling this season, meanwhile, with Graham Potter's side 10th, just as many points from relegation as they are the Champions League places, and they are crying out for a striker.
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang is for sale, David Datro Fofana isn't ready yet, and incumbent No.9 Kai Havertz is a midfielder by trade with only five Premier League goals to his name this term.
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It would appear that Chelsea fandom are ready to see Lukaku given another chance at Stamford Bridge.
Let lukaku come back and cook https://t.co/GijhRwn0ye
— BIGRom (@BIGRom78468867) February 22, 2023
Inter got what they wanted.
Lukaku's goal means a lot for the second leg game..#InterPorto— Sajjad Lattef (@ImSajjadLattef) February 22, 2023
Would you guys take Lukaku back?#chelsea #chelseafans #lukaku
— adam magihon (@adamman9) February 22, 2023
Romelu Lukaku is the only missing piece Graham Potter needs. Let's make this happen @ChelseaFC ✊🏾💙
— Adeleke Bolanle • I Brand & Design 🇬🇧🇳🇬👨🏾💻 (@ButtyGhetto_) February 22, 2023
Lukaku for the win you know what that means more money money 💰💰💰💰💰💰 pay up Inter
— E&T💙💙 (@elephantsandtr1) February 22, 2023
Big #Lukaku shines again. #InterPorto #ChampionsLeague
— Mrs Bond 💙🌿 (@THEBONDGIRL5) February 22, 2023
Chelsea fans have forgotten Lukaku is still their player 😂
— YabaLeftOnline (@yabaleftonline) February 22, 2023
Lukaku really lit inter attack up, with just 37minutes cameo.
— 🫧Yoruba Angel Of Lagos 🫧 (@Wale_OfLagos) February 22, 2023
Lukaku e Barella 🖤💙 pic.twitter.com/RF6OONWzYX
— Internazionalizando (@InterNZlizando) February 22, 2023
Wow how good is Lukaku bro
— H 🏴🏴 (RDZ FAN) (@HugoNM31) February 22, 2023