Joe Cole expressed his confusion regarding Chelsea’s decision to part ways with Romelu Lukaku, especially considering their ongoing struggles to score goals, as demonstrated in their recent 2-0 loss to Brentford at Stamford Bridge.
The Blues’ performance has raised questions about their ability to find the back of the net, having scored only 13 goals in 10 league games this season. While Nicolas Jackson performed well as a forward against Brentford, it failed to make a significant impact.
Chelsea’s limited options upfront, primarily relying on Armando Broja, have led to suggestions that they may need to seek a new striker in the upcoming January transfer window, despite the significant financial investments made in the squad following their takeover last year.
Potential targets like Victor Osimhen from Napoli and Ivan Toney from Brentford could be available in the mid-season transfer window. However, Joe Cole, a former Chelsea player, believes that the club had a reliable option in Romelu Lukaku, who they let go.
In 2021, Chelsea welcomed Lukaku back in a £97 million deal. However, he returned to Italy in August, joining Roma on loan for the season. Lukaku has made a significant impact for Roma, scoring eight goals in ten games, leaving Cole questioning the decisions made at Chelsea.
Amidst the buzz surrounding the club, Chelsea continues to struggle in front of goal, leaving Cole to wonder why Lukaku couldn’t replicate his successful stints at Inter Milan, Everton, and West Brom when he played for Chelsea. Cole posed the question, “What did he do wrong?”
The fact that Lukaku is now finding the net for Roma raises concerns about Chelsea’s current state. Cole made it clear that his criticism is not directed at the manager or the players, as he believes they are all highly capable.
However, he underlines that the team appears to be lacking in various aspects and suggests that there might be something fundamentally wrong within the club at the moment.
