Everton have begun their Premier League campaign in style, an sit third in the table.
Everton’s Romelu Lukaku with manager Ronald Koeman as he is substituted
Everton boss Ronald Koeman was speaking to the media at his pre-match press conference, and chose to praise Romleu Lukaku’s ability and incredible potential, as quoted by Sky Sports.
The Belgian powerhouse bagged his first goals of the season with a hat-trick for the Toffees in their 3-0 win at Sunderland on Monday night, and he looks as though he has finally found his stride.
The Everton boss commented on what Lukaku needs in order to thrive on a more regular basis, as quoted by Sky Sports:
Everton’s Romelu Lukaku celebrates scoring their first goal against Sunderland
“If we talk about Lukaku, he is 23 years old. He did not have the pre-season he needed to be 100 percent. Now he is 100 percent. It’s always a boost. Strikers live for scoring. Lukaku is always a scoring player. But we need to support the boy to give him the chances to score.”
He was heavily linked with a move away from Goodison Park throughout the summer, with his former club Chelsea showing serious interest in bringing him back to Stamford Bridge (the Express).
Everton’s Romelu Lukaku
Lukaku remained on Merseyside, however, and the decision could prove to be a wise one. If the Blues can continue their fine run of form, who know’s how far they can go.
One thing is for sure, the success that they are able to achieve will depend heavily on Lukaku’s ability to put the ball in the back of the net on a regular basis.
Everton’s Romelu Lukaku in action with Sunderland’s Papy Djilobodji
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