Thomas Tuchel who is the coach of Chelsea has explained that Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku is no not yet physically fit to play full 90 minutes for the Stamford Bridge giants. After making a return to Chelsea last summer, Chelsea fans were expecting Romelu Lukaku to soar, but the former Inter Milan striker has endured a miserable season.

Since 19 February, Romelu Lukaku has not started a game for Chelsea, and the Belgian is now reduced to a role on the fringes.

According to the report on Evening Standard, Thomas Tuchel explained that he won’t blame Romelu Lukaku on his fitness level to play full 90 minutes.

Thomas Tuchel’s reaction about Lukaku

“After a period of injury, he lacks the stiffness and fitness for matches and I don’t point the finger on him. It’s just a fact, it’s not even his fault.

“It is just like this and in the crucial time of the season where you need a certain rhythm.”

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