Romelu Lukaku received a chance. He didn’t take it and his team lost the derby.
His first tenure in the league for two months should have happened otherwise. Strongly criticized after a few climbs in the game where his finish was lacking, Romelu Lukaku wanted to prove that he had lost none of his scoring skills. He did not manage to do so and even had to give up his place on the hour mark, after a performance as frustrating as it was insufficient, like his entire team.
Thomas Tuchel was however hopeful that his striker would take advantage of this London derby to revive. “All he needs is that little spark”he had assured the day before at a press conference. “I’m sure he can still be a crucial player.”
It was against these same Gunners that Big Rom had made his big debut at the start of the season and had already opened his counter with a goal. “If you have a good experience, a good memory against an opponent, it can help”admitted the Blues manager.
