The Belgian awaits Inter at the Olimpico to sweep away bad memories. And to score after two goalless matches. So far, he hasn’t made an impact in any big matches (except Napoli), which is why De Rossi expects a change of pace…
Either protagonist or nothing. Romelu Lukaku “burns” with pride, and now he will face Inter again with an exceptional thirst for revenge. It’s a challenge with multiple motives. The ‘weak’ performance in the first leg and the boos from the San Siro are memories he wants to erase with a return to scoring after two goalless matches. And according to ‘Gazzetta dello Sport’ That’s why in front of the Olimpico crowd, Big Rom wants to reclaim the spotlight at all costs. And an entire team will help him rediscover his best form.
BIG ROM IN BIG GAMES
This year, the Belgian hasn’t made much of an impact in almost any big matches (like against Juventus and in the two derbies), being decisive only against Napoli. With 15 goals in 28 matches (an average of 0.53 per game), Lukaku is the third most prolific striker in Roma’s history, but now more than ever, he needs a breakthrough after a tough start to 2024 (with only one goal against Verona), amidst suffocating defenses and especially an attacking style that, before Daniele De Rossi’s arrival, saw him struggling, often too isolated. For a striker like him who lives for goals, it must not have been easy to see “others” like Pellegrini and Dybala scoring.
IN FORM— The recent duel with Cagliari’s Colombian defender Mina, at times resembling a “wrestling” match, spoke volumes about Lukaku’s desire to break free from obstacles and aim for the goal. And to help him find space to move, De Rossi is encouraging him to break from blocks and receive the ball in the attacking third. With the coach’s new attacking style, which sees wingers cross more often, Lukaku will have more chances to find the winning move. He’s not lacking in nastiness. Especially now that Inter is on the horizon. With an unpredictable summer looming on the transfer market front, Romelu has only the present. And the present is called Roma-Inter.
