Sky Sports @SkySports Paul Merson says Thomas Tuchel was wrong to drop Romelu Lukaku for Chelsea's must-win game with Liverpool, despite the striker's controversial interview. Paul Merson says Thomas Tuchel was wrong to drop Romelu Lukaku for Chelsea's must-win game with Liverpool, despite the striker's controversial interview. Speaking on the feud between Tuchel and Lukaku, Merson said that the Belgian international is a 'good striker' and Tuchel was wrong in keeping him on the bench for his controversial interview with Sky Italia. In a conversation with Daily Star, Merson said:"Romelu Lukaku will win something for Chelsea this season – but Thomas Tuchel has already blown the title by dropping him against Liverpool. "Lukaku is one of those players who needs an arm around his shoulder and I don’t think Tuchel is showing him enough love."

Source: The Guardian January 08, 2022 18:29 UTC