Chelsea and Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku is hoping that his performances in Brazil can help persuade Jose Mourinho that he’s ready to play for The Blues’ first-team.
The powerhouse striker has been sent out on-loan for the past two seasons, to West Bromwich Albion and then Everton, and despite impressing both times he’s been away, Mourinho is still willing to sell the 20-year-old.
With a move to Italy and Spain both rumoured, Lukaku is still hopeful that he can earn a spot in Mourinho’s side next season, and he believes if he impresses in Brazil, it will save his Chelsea career.
Lukaku said: “I only know one thing and that is that, in my opinion, Chelsea are still the biggest club in England. And they have a very, very good manager!
“I have a contract with Chelsea after this summer and I am not focusing on any move to Atletico.”
“Let me say that I am now the complete striker. I never thought I was a target man, a No.9 who could play with his back to the goal. I always wanted to run at defenders. That is still a great quality, but now I can do both. I love playing as a real striker in the box now.’’
“I have been playing all season for a team which has more than 60 percent of the time possession of the ball. Technically I have been improving as a player. I play for a manager who makes his team play really good football and I don’t have to chase the ball all the time.
“Getting the ball so often close to the goal becomes a natural thing.
“My concentration is better than ever on finishing, rather than on running with the ball. I am absolutely convinced that moving to Everton was the best step in my career. When you feel everything is working out, it makes you so relaxed and happy as a player in big matches.’’
Written by Alex Batt – @AlexBatt – @AlexsArticles