'He was unplayable, INCREDIBLE': Romelu Lukaku hailed by Sol Campbell after man of the match display on his second Chelsea debut against Arsenal... as Roy Keane and Graeme Souness praise striker's improvement in Italy under Antonio Conte
- Romelu Lukaku made his second Chelsea debut on Sunday after his £98m move
- The Blues eased to a 2-0 win over fallen giants Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium
- The Belgian striker scored and completely overwhelmed the hosts' defence
- Former Gunners star Sol Campbell was full of praise alongside his fellow pundits
Romelu Lukaku is back and he means business at Chelsea, with pundits already blown away by the Belgian's improvement since leaving England two years ago.
The powerhouse striker wrestled and bullied the Gunners defence all afternoon as the Blues cruised to a 2-0 victory at the Emirates, with their new £98m man firing the opener on his debut.
Thomas Tuchel had no qualms over throwing Lukaku straight into the Premier League heat, and the west Londoners are looking extremely dangerous after just two matches of 2021-22.
Romelu Lukaku scored on his second Chelsea debut on Sunday as the Blues beat Arsenal 2-0
Lukaku was a handful for Arsenal all game and sent a warning to rivals with his performance
Sol Campbell might have been backing the pitiful Gunners on Sunday but he couldn't help but lavish praise on their rivals' new front-man.
'He's learned a hell of a lot from Italy,' the former Gunners centre-back said on Sky Sports punditry duty.
'Conte has got him up to speed and he's acknowledged that. He's talking to Thierry (Henry) as well, Drogba.
He wants to learn and continue learning and that's fantastic to hear. Today he was unplayable, incredible.'
Sol Campbell heaped praise on the former Inter Milan forward for his recent improvements
The striker shushed his doubters after scoring as he returns to crack England once and for all
Graeme Souness added: 'I think he's come back a far better player. He is quite unique as a centre forward as he's got a bit of everything.'
Lukaku's first senior Chelsea goal – which came nine years after his Blues debut in 2011 – came just 15 minutes into what is mapped-out to be a glorious return.
Matteo Kovacic's through-ball split through the Arsenal defence for Reece James to cushion and square for Lukaku.
The right-wing-back's pass beat Leno as the Chelsea's No.9 rushed in unmarked, tapping into an empty net from four yards – jogging away performing a 'shush' celebration.
Lukaku left the Premier League in 2019 after an underwhelming spell at Manchester United – which still saw the striker bag 42 goals from 96 games – amid talk of his match fitness and link-up play.
With an Italian championship, two seasons being coached by former Blues boss Antonio Conte and in his prime at 28-years-old, the conversation is very different this time.
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Manchester United icon Roy Keane added: 'He's the real deal. We think he's brilliant already but from the few interviews we've heard, he's more mature more of a team player.
'That link up play today, he possibly got criticised a bit at Manchester United for that. He's gone to Italy, got success in the league – not just himself but as a team – and brought it back to Chelsea.
'We talk about the fee involved, you're paying £40-50 million for players with potential, they bought the real deal for £98million. It's just a no brainer.
'Man City win the league and they buy Grealish - a statement. Chelsea win the European Cup they go get Lukaku. Just sending messages to the opposition to say "we mean business."'
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2021-08-22 18:43:26Z
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