EPL: I never asked Lukaku to leave Chelsea – Tuchel opens up by Our Reporter July 15, 2022 written by Our Reporter July 15, 2022 FILE PHOTO: Soccer Football - Premier League - Chelsea v Southampton - Stamford Bridge, London, Britain - October 2, 2021 Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and Romelu Lukaku celebrate after the match Action Images via Reuters/Paul Childs EDITORIAL USE ONLY. No use with unauthorized audio, video, data, fixture lists, club/league logos or 'live' services. Online in-match use limited to 75 images, no video emulation. No use in betting, games or single club /league/player publications. Please contact your account representative for further details./File Photo 114Chelsea manager, Thomas Tuchel, has said that he never asked Romelu Lukaku to leave the club this summer.Tuchel told The Telegraph that there was never a time he said he wanted Lukaku out of Stamford Bridge. “Never” the German said, adding that he was always clear on the matter, insisting he was willing to help the Belgian star to become a better player if he stayed. “It was always a possibility he stayed, but Romelu made it very clear he wanted to leave and the owners took the decision to make the decision straight away. “Disappointed is the wrong word. I don’t know a better word in English. It feels like I take it personally – it’s never personal. I am not happy that we couldn’t bring more out of him. You Might Be Interested In Ancelotti claims La Liga’s tactical acumen surpasses Premier Leagues’ Super Eagles vs Elephants: You must be hungry to win this match – Okocha Leroy Burell: Favour Ashe’s Auburn University’s headliner to 2023 NCAA outdoor championships“Maybe it would have just taken a bit more time. A bit more fitness, a bit more adaptation in our game. Who knows? But we will not find out. Once Romelu gave his clear opinion on the situation and there was a solution on the table, the owners made their choice and had my blessing.” Author Our Reporter View all posts Share 0 FacebookTwitterPinterestLinkedinTumblrWhatsappTelegramEmail previous post Raphinha completes £55m Barcelona move next post Kenya loses 2025 World Athletics Championships bid to Japan You may also like Gwagwalada and AMAC Set for Historic Showdown in... Lagos Legends Club Pays Courtesy Visit To AIG... Lagos FA, Stakeholders Mourns Death Of Tade Azeez Francis Orbih elected into Badminton World Federation Council NSC Mourns the Passing of Ex Referees Association... 40 Athletes from 30 Schools across 10 States... Lagos State League: Chekas Feeders Coach Rues Draw... CBEX: EFCC declares eight persons wanted over crypto fraud Chelsea’s troubled season not a failure insists Maresca Team Nigeria ends African Weightlifting Championship with 13...Leave a Comment Cancel ReplySave my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment.