Romelu Lukaku

[syrus]

Exactly, spending 80m on this guy has hindered our potential. Paying over 50m for him means that we lost a big chance to win something as we could have used the remaining funds to bring someone to reinforce other parts of the squad, or perhaps even waste it on Dzeko that Conte wanted so much.

80mil got you gabigol and mario .... Look where that ended up

 

[wera]

One of his best goals for Inter. Not the best, but a great one. Barella's pass was amazing too.

 

[hitmax]

Just another tap in and meaningless goal.
Keep hating this guy and he keep scoring for fun.

 

[rfU]

What is your point actually?

Simply, stats don't tell the whole story. He's doing is job which is scoring, but he's not a great or influential player capable of carrying this team, not yet at least.

I swear there is no middle point of view in this forum, you are either a fanboy or a hater

It's because every non-positive view point is considered hate, no matter how constructive. No Inter fan wants to see Kaku fail. I hope that's clear.

 

[thatdude]

Very well taken goal. We played worse as a team today but I don’t think it was necessarily down to him. We just looked uninspired until Barella/Hakimi came on. He did very well for us last year on the road I hope he keeps it Up.

 

[varmin]

Somehow stating that the player lacks something in some aspects of his game is hating him. And somehow this argument only comes out when people talk about Lukaku.

For instance, one can say that Handanovic has the tendency to watch the ball go into the goal (which is true) and no one will bat an eye.

But oof, if one dares to say Lukaku should stop complaining( which is also true). OOF, big hater in that case.

Don't mind about it but this is happen every game. When Lukaku scores, someone comes to say that doesn't matter as it is not a decisive goal. When he scores decisive goal, the complain is that is not in big game. When he scores in a big game like against Borussia, then it was "easy, lucky goals" or the most stupid argument - "but as long as we don't win, his goals don't matter at all". If he didn't score, we would have lost the game buddy. Did you think about it?
On the contrary when someone state the obvious, that Lukaku scored 40 goals in 56 games, same people come and say that statistics don't tell the whole story or the smartass Brehme even came with "You cannot just throw numbers and pretend they mean something". I agree at some extent but stats for goals mean something. They mean that Lukaku scored fucking 40 goals in 56 games so far. It is clear as a blue sky. Fact. He is also one of the 4-5 most consistent players and best overall performers in this team alongside with Handanovic, Barella and De Vrij since last season. (even though the former made a step back this season).
Strange but i don't see anybody of mentioned players to get same critics, pointing the lacks of some aspects or whatever you want to call it after every game, regardless of their performance.

Simply, stats don't tell the whole story. He's doing is job which is scoring, but he's not a great or influential player capable of carrying this team, not yet at least.

Ibrahimovic was carrying the team by himself and where did he bring us? Exactly, Nowere. At the moment we replaced him and the team wasn't relying only one player we won a treble. Icardi also at some point was carrying the team as our tactics was set up that way so everybody was working to feed him. I don't want the team to be dependent on one player (although at some point we are because Conte focuses too much our gameplan on Lukaku) but if you like go support Milan.

 

[.h.]

we've got better all round team contribution than we've had in years, tbh. Lukaku is the fastest striker in our history (?) to hit 40 goals, we've even got Lautaro getting in amongst the goals - we'll be disappointed if he doesnt hit 15 or 20 goals this season. Eto'o-Milito? were probably the last pairing to hit so many I think?

Yeah, Lukaku could do more for us - but if we're talking about upgrades in the team, lets focus on LWB and MC first. Big matches are a team game.

I mean hell where is the criticism for Lautaro for being inconsistent as fuck? and struggling to have a clear position on the pitch

 

[redmou]

If you do not rate Lukaku at this point you are just a hater with an agenda.

 

[.h.]

If you do not rate Lukaku at this point you are just a hater with an agenda.

Quite. some people are allwoed to have an exaggerated overview on the biggest matches only, but to blindly deny his quality (and insist Icardi is better) is just ludicrous

 

[Ajesh]

People criticizing Lukaku are just out of their minds...Just look at Inters position now and what they have done in last 10 years...Result is for all to see..There is a saying Beggars are not choosers..

If Lukaku leaves Inter today,Inter will be fighting with Sassualo and Sampdoria for the 10th position..

What's the solution? Let's make Inter play a more team oriented football..By suddenly making Galgiardini Iniesta and Darmian Xavi..Hilarious..

 

[eduzee]

Man looks HEAVY. Made some awful dribbling yesterday.

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[rfU]

Don't mind about it but this is happen every game. When Lukaku scores, someone comes to say that doesn't matter as it is not a decisive goal. When he scores decisive goal, the complain is that is not in big game. When he scores in a big game like against Borussia, then it was "easy, lucky goals" or the most stupid argument - "but as long as we don't win, his goals don't matter at all". If he didn't score, we would have lost the game buddy. Did you think about it?
On the contrary when someone state the obvious, that Lukaku scored 40 goals in 56 games, same people come and say that statistics don't tell the whole story or the smartass Brehme even came with "You cannot just throw numbers and pretend they mean something". I agree at some extent but stats for goals mean something. They mean that Lukaku scored fucking 40 goals in 56 games so far. It is clear as a blue sky. Fact. He is also one of the 4-5 most consistent players and best overall performers in this team alongside with Handanovic, Barella and De Vrij since last season. (even though the former made a step back this season).

In the same way you say FIF refuses to give Kaku any credit, you refuse to critique his performances, all because he scored. Kaku cost us a significant amount (considering our limited transfer budget) and is our highest ever earner, if we can nitpick performances of Handa, Brozovic or Toro, then why should Kaku get excluded? In fact, lets look at Icardi, a player I hate with a passion, but cost us peanuts and delivered stats wise (in big or small games), yet we critiqued his play style, and rightly so. So again, why should Kaku get preferential treatment? Because he speaks 6 languages lol

Ibrahimovic was carrying the team by himself and where did he bring us? Exactly, Nowere. At the moment we replaced him and the team wasn't relying only one player we won a treble. Icardi also at some point was carrying the team as our tactics was set up that way so everybody was working to feed him. I don't want the team to be dependent on one player (although at some point we are because Conte focuses too much our gameplan on Lukaku) but if you like go support Milan.

I agree, but point i was making was if you look solely at stats then Kaku is so far a better CF than Ibra when this is not the case given Ibra literally carried us to a scudetto. So instead of looking only at how many goals Kaku scored last night, lets look at his overall performance, what he did right and what he did wrong, where he needs to improve, etc. and go from there.

If you do not rate Lukaku at this point you are just a hater with an agenda.

And if you disregard his flaws at this point then you're just a fan boy with an agenda.

 

[.h.]

be interested to know what people think the 'right price' for Lukaku is. By comparing to other strikers who transferred recently please.

I ask cuz Juev paid 55mil for Alvaro Morata, Pepe to Arsenal for 80mil euro, 120mil for Griezmann (ignoring considerable salary)


Werner and Haaland were better deals, but those were triggered clauses - and I dont watch Chelsea but Werner has come in for some hate recently.


I wouldnt take any of those players over Lukaku for the price paid (ignoring Haaland)

 

[qb4ever_2k]

Icardi for 55m :troll:

 

[Harpsabu]

It's even funnier because he's literally a top 5 striker in the world with an insane goal ratio, and we've got people here looking him dropped.
Like, people here expect him to control every single long ball, get every single touch right and to never ever miss a shot. You's are crazy and need to be more realistic.

H - osimhen fro Napoli, the completely unproven striker who even though he's looked decent, cost what, 75m euro?

 

[CafeCordoba]

Btw Juve didn't pay 55m€ for Morata. Their deal is 10m€ for the loan, that can be extended for another loan year with 10m€ and then they can redeem him for 35m€. That's a brilliant deal for them tbh. They can shift to let's say Haaland when his release clause becomes active.

 

[uny_arturo]

Lukaku has an insane goal ratio . 85% of the time he's involved in our attack build-up. Those who complain probably expect him to dribble like Messi/Zanetti too. But that's just not gonna happen with his build.

Q: Lukaku became a target man and limited our tactics.
A: Oh so you want Icardi back? Or you want a <165cm false-9 so we lost our aerial options completely?

Q: Lukaku doesn't score in big matches.
A: Given he'll be double-marked in those matches, what if he just creates opportunities for the others? Don't forget we were successful last season cos virtually every player got on the scoresheet, which made us unpredictable. Lukaku scoring every goal is not a good sign. I'd rather have a 20/10 goal spread between Lukaku and Lautaro; and have everyone else score 2-3 goals instead.

 

[.h.]

Btw Juve didn't pay 55m€ for Morata. Their deal is 10m€ for the loan, that can be extended for another loan year with 10m€ and then they can redeem him for 35m€. That's a brilliant deal for them tbh. They can shift to let's say Haaland when his release clause becomes active.

Its 10m for this year +45m option, or 20m for 2 years loan +35m option. Whilst I take your point, at the end of the day they need to pay 55m if they want to make him their player

 

[YoramG]

be interested to know what people think the 'right price' for Lukaku is. By comparing to other strikers who transferred recently please.

I ask cuz Juev paid 55mil for Alvaro Morata, Pepe to Arsenal for 80mil euro, 120mil for Griezmann (ignoring considerable salary)


Werner and Haaland were better deals, but those were triggered clauses - and I dont watch Chelsea but Werner has come in for some hate recently.


I wouldnt take any of those players over Lukaku for the price paid (ignoring Haaland)

Haaland would be one of the very few players that I’d exchange Lukaku or Lautaro for at the moment. What an absolute freak of nature that kid is.

Anyway, for me Lukaku’s price tag is between the 60-70m mark, which is pretty much what we paid before bonuses. He’s been much better value than Griezmann and Pepe.

 

[brakbrak]

Is it just me or this guy has stopped shooting directly at the keeper this season? Seems like he's been trying to direct the ball to the sides which I'm very happy with.