Thomas Tuchel insists Romelu Lukaku has the opportunity to start for Chelsea in the Carabao final. Cup this Sunday Despite being dropped in the Champions League game
The Belgium international was an unused substitute after Chelsea’s 2-0 win over Lille in the first leg of their last-16 tie at Stamford Bridge,
Kai Havertz. And Christian Pulisic is a goalscorer for the club and they may retain their place against Liverpool this weekend.
The German has explained why Lukaku was dropped and insisted the players still have a chance of returning to the starting XI at the final.
“Every game is different. This game focuses on the intensity and speed of play. We have to put in pursuit of the ball and great teamwork, which Romelu hasn’t been able to provide in recent games,” said to ufabet Tuchel.
“That’s what I mean when I say he’s a little tired, mentally and physically. He has started every game since the Liverpool game, and has been playing in extra time as well. So it was like this and against Lille we picked another three.
“Kai is in very good shape and he has given the team a high level of enthusiasm to chase the ball. We have four more days to recover. And decided, of course, Lukaku has a full chance to get on the pitch.”
Lukaku posted an unsavory record in last weekend’s win over Crystal Palace after touching the ball. Only 7 times