‘If things don’t work, he puts it on his shoulders,’ says TuchelChristian Pulisic ruled out of Wednesday’s European gameThomas Tuchel has said he is thinking about resting Romelu Lukaku after suggesting the
Chelsea forward’s goal drought is down to mental fatigue.
Lukaku was regarded as the final piece in the jigsaw after joining Chelsea from Internazionale last summer but his performances have dipped after an encouraging start. The £97.5m forward has failed to score in his past six appearances and his sluggish form is a concern for Tuchel, who must decide whether to give the
Belgium international a chance to rediscover his rhythm when the European champions host Malmö in the
Champions League on Wednesday night.