Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has apologised to the club's supporters for the sick-recommended feedback in an interview with Italian media that brought about him being dropped for the draw against Liverpool.
The Belgian have become Chelsea's document signing when he back to the membership on a five-year deal in a £97.5m flow from Inter in the summer. However, he has struggled at instances this season, taking place a seven-game barren run earlier than having his comeback disrupted by means of damage and Covid-19.
Speaking to Sky Italia in an interview that become performed weeks in the past however best broadcast closing week, Lukaku found out he turned into unhappy together with his edition to Thomas Tuchel's tactical gadget and confessed his love for former membership Inter - going as far to mention he would love to go back to San Siro whilst still at his peak.
With Chelsea in the midst of a spell of torrid shape and losing ground within the name race, the honest but ill-timed interview triggered a furore behind the scenes at Stamford Bridge and Tuchel decided to drop the 28-12 months-old for the crunch Premier League conflict in opposition to Liverpool on Sunday - a suit that ended 2-2.
The head train confirmed Lukaku had apologised to him and his teammates on Tuesday, and the identical night Chelsea shared their very own interview with the player, wherein he took the opportunity to pay his dues to the club's aid.
"To the fans I'm sorry for the disillusioned that I've induced," he stated. "You guys know the connection that I've had with this club considering my teenage years. I totally understand you men being disillusioned.
"Obviously it's up to me now to repair your agree with and I'll do my exceptional, display dedication every day at the training ground and in video games, seeking to ensure that we win games.
"Also to the supervisor I apologise, and to my teammates and the board, as it became not the proper second, and I want to move from this and make sure we start winning football games and that I'm acting for the group inside the fine way."
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