Former Chelsea boss Andre Villas Boas has said that Romelu Lukaku will find it tough to adapt to Serie A football.
The duo were in Chelsea together almost a decade back but Lukaku was only a teenager then and did not break into AVB’s side, something the manager wishes he could have done.
“He was an extremely powerful player. I was a little obsessed with my 4-3-3 in Chelsea,” he admitted.
“I positioned him on the wing and he was not very happy about it.
“At the end of the year he left on loan to West Brom and Everton and later signed for Manchester United.
“He became one of the greatest strikers in the world.
“He had a great pace using the spaces. You may not have many spaces in Italy.
“Italians have great defensive skills. It may be a little difficult for him, but he has a great technical touch.
“His challenges in the air are amazing.
“I do not know how Conte will play and exploit the best of Lukaku.
“He’s obviously a good player. He’s a very good person, humble. I knew good times with him.”
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