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I think you're massively underplaying what Lukaku did here. His movement was vital for creating the space that allowed us to score goals, and its one reason why Lautaro blossomed under Conte compared to previously. His pace and strength were critical, and his pace was a big part of getting some of the best out of Barella/Bastoni/Hakimi esp on the counter attack.
Ask yourself this - do you think Icardi would have scored as many goals under Conte? For me, not in a million years, he was nowhere near as dynamic moving up the pitch, and while he was a good finisher, he flourished under a very different system. I dont think Icardi would have scored even 70% the goals Lukaku did under Conte, and I dont think he would have let Lautaro etc flourish as much.
Ask yourself this - do you think Icardi would have scored as many goals under Conte? For me, not in a million years, he was nowhere near as dynamic moving up the pitch, and while he was a good finisher, he flourished under a very different system. I dont think Icardi would have scored even 70% the goals Lukaku did under Conte, and I dont think he would have let Lautaro etc flourish as much.