Liverpool wins, Chelsea held as EPL teeters amid virus surge
If the Premier League is to take an enforced break amid another surge in coronavirus cases, Trent Alexander-Arnold gave it quite a send-offDECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chelsea held 1-1 by Everton, drops more points in title race
Chelsea has dropped more points in the Premier League title race by conceding a 77th-minute equalizer to draw 1-1 with injury-hit EvertonDECEMBER 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out with COVID-19 Lukaku has tested positive for COVID-19 and will likely miss the team's next two matches, including Thursday against Everton, manager Thomas Tuchel confirmed before the game.
Impact Lukaku is set to miss at least a week while in isolation. With Timo Werner, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Kai Havertz also ill, Chelsea lines up with a front three of Christian Pulisic, Mason Mount and Hakim Ziyech against Everton.
DECEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
'Nobody can be happy', insists Tuchel after Chelsea draw, but there were at least hints of Lukaku refinding form Thomas Tuchel was not happy with the draw against Zenit St Petersburg - but there were at least some promising signs from Romelu Lukaku
DECEMBER 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Scores with lone shot Lukaku scored a goal with his lone shot and created two chances during Wednesday's match against Zenit.
Impact Lukaku found the back of the net in the 62nd minute scoring Chelsea's second goal. The goal was the second in the Champions League for the forward coming from his lone shot of the match. Lukaku was subbed off in the 75th minute.
DECEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ready for more minutes Lukaku (ankle) is ready for more minutes after playing eight minutes off the bench against Man United, according to manager Thomas Tuchel.
Impact Lukaku is ready for more minutes, but he may not be ready to start Wednesday on a short week. It's more likely he'll play closer to 30 or so minutes off the bench than be given a start and go 60 minutes, but given the team's injury issues, a start wouldn't be overly surprising.
NOVEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not ready to start Lukaku is unlikely to start Sunday against Manchester United, according to manager Thomas Tuchel. "This is another step. We only have three changes so the possibility that he start...
Impact Lukaku didn't even play midweek, which reveals the forward's status more than anything since he was on the bench. He's able to play, but he can't compete a full 90 at a high level and may not be ready to start until he gets a couple games off the bench in the coming week.
NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Perišić driving Inter Milan forward in Europe and Serie A
Inter Milan winger Ivan Perišić is driving the Nerazzurri forward in Europe and in Serie ANOVEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Unused against Juventus Lukaku (ankle) did not play in Tuesday's 4-0 win over Juventus.
Impact Lukaku was available for the first time in a month, but the coach elected not to risk him in this one. He has recovered from his ankle injury and will soon resume seeing minutes. He has tallied four goals, 27 shots and 15 chances created in ten games. Chelsea will host Manchester United Sunday.
NOVEMBER 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Makes bench Tuesday Lukaku (ankle) is on the bench for Tuesday's match against Juventus.
Impact Lukaku is in the squad Tuesday, but there's a chance he isn't risked, especially if Chelsea don't need a goal late. Lukaku still isn't 100 percent, but it's good to see him available and if all goes well in the coming days, he could get the call for the XI Sunday against Manchester United.
NOVEMBER 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Romelu Lukaku set to return for Chelsea against Juventus
Romelu Lukaku is set to return from a month out with an ankle injury in Chelsea’s Champions League match against JuventusNOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Unlikely for Juventus Lukaku (ankle) is unlikely to face Juventus on Tuesday, according to manager Thomas Tuchel. "I am not sure yet on Romelu. We have one more training, yesterday he was in team traini...
Impact This isn't too surprising for Lukaku, who only recently returned to training. He'll likely take his time in training this week and won't be pushed to play Tuesday. If he's available, he'll likely only be an option for a few minutes with a bigger eye on Sunday's game against Man United.
NOVEMBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Leicester Lukaku (ankle) will miss Saturday's match against Leicester, but he hopes to return to team training Sunday, according to manager Thomas Tuchel.
Impact This was unfortunately thought to be the case for Lukaku, who didn't completely recover over the break. He'll hope to get a couple training sessions in and then be an option for Tuesday's game against Juventus, but he clearly won't be ready for a full 90.
NOVEMBER 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Pictured on pitch Wednesday Lukaku (ankle) was pictured on the pitch Wednesday ahead of Saturday's trip to Leicester.
Impact This update doesn't change anything for Lukaku, as there's been no confirmation that he's actually training with the team. For now, it's best to assume he won't be ready to start Saturday with Kai Havertz, Callum Hudson-Odoi and Mason Mount most likely to get the call in the front three against Leicester.
NOVEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Running on pitch over break Lukaku posted pictures of himself running on the pitch Monday in his recovery from an ankle injury.
Impact This update doesn't change anything for Lukaku, who is unlikely to start for Chelsea after the break. He's been out for roughly a month with the ankle injury and until he can get some minutes in training, he won't be an option for the squad.
NOVEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
MATCHDAY: Manchester derby on tap, Messi to miss PSG game
Defending Premier League champion Manchester City visits Old Trafford and hopes to contain Cristiano RonaldoNOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Still unavailable against Burnley Lukaku (ankle) will not be ready to return versus Burnley on Saturday. Manager Thomas Tuchel told reporters, "There is no news for the match tomorrow for Romelu and Timo. Both of t...
Impact Prior to getting hurt, Lukaku was bogged down in a six-game goalless streak during which he only put two of his 11 efforts on target. Still, once the forward is cleared to play, he figures to immediately return to the starting XI and should be the focal point of the Chelsea attack.
NOVEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Out against Malmo Lukaku (ankle) is out against Malmo after failing to join the traveling squad due to injury.
Impact Lukaku will not play in Sweden, as expected, as he continues to work his way back from an ankle injury. Chelsea don't need their full strength to break down Malmo, so this isn't an overly surprise development. Kai Havertz will lead the line in Malmo, as Lukaku targets a Saturday return, or perhaps a return after the international break.
NOVEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lautaro Martínez signs new deal to stay at Inter until 2026
Inter Milan star striker Lautaro Martínez has signed a new deal until 2026OCTOBER 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Chelsea, Arsenal play in League Cup
Chelsea’s League Cup match against Southampton could represent another chance for Callum Hudson-Odoi to show he can deliver in front of goal with Romelu Lukaku and Timo Werner side...OCTOBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Chelsea, Man City win big without playing a striker in EPL
Chelsea and Manchester City didn’t field a recognized striker between them yet still combined for 11 goals in ominous displays by the two title contenders in the Premier LeagueOCTOBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MATCHDAY: Chelsea without strikers; Bayern without coach
Premier League leader Chelsea will have to cope without its two first-choice strikers for the visit of last-place NorwichOCTOBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Romelu Lukaku could return sooner than expected for Chelsea The Champions League win for Chelsea FC earlier this week didn't come without a cost. In the middle of the action, star striker Romelu Lukak...
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • 12UP.COM
Lukaku moved to Chelsea to 'double his salary' claims Inter CEO Marotta ' Goal.com Romelu Lukaku completed his transfer to Chelsea in order to “double his salary” says Inter CEO Beppe Marotta, who says the reigning Serie A...
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • GOAL.COM
Likely out multiple matches Lukaku (ankle) is set to miss at least the next two matches, according to manager Thomas Tuchel. "They are all out tomorrow [Saturday] and probably the Southampton game and then we...
Impact Unfortunately, Tuchel didn't have an update on the exact injury for Lukaku. If it's a high-ankle sprain, he could be out closer to a month. If it's lower on his ankle, he could be back sooner. More news should come out, but for now, it looks like he'll be out a couple weeks with Kai Havertz expected to see more time up front.
OCTOBER 22, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
