With Romelu Lukaku back in the fold for Chelsea, fans of the London club reacted to his goal against Arsenal.
He’s back, folks. With Chelsea FC making the splash move to sign Romelu Lukaku this summer, big things are of course expected of the star striker. Well, Lukaku made his debut for the Blues on Sunday in a London Derby against Chelsea and he’s announced his arrival in a big way.
Lukaku scored the opening goal for Chelsea, giving them a 1-0 lead on the road against Arsenal. It’s a special moment for the Belgium star.
Chelsea: Fans react to Romelu Lukaku’s goal vs Arsenal
After a rough go of things with Manchester United, Lukaku’s return to the English Premier League is already off to a much better start. Chelsea has hopes of winning the league this year, while also wanting to defend their Champions League title.
Lukaku will play a big role for the club throughout the season. As you might have been able to guess, fans are losing their mind over Lukaku’s first goal in London.
ROMELU LUKAKU SCORES ON HIS CHELSEA RETURN IN THE LONDON DERBY🔥 pic.twitter.com/I9FdS2xgc2
— B/R Football (@brfootball) August 22, 2021
https://twitter.com/Squawka/status/1429471333725966348
Welcome back, Romelu Lukaku
— GOAL (@goal) August 22, 2021
It only took 15 minutes 💪#ARSCHE pic.twitter.com/bqxx4asZFe
Thomas Tuchel:
— GOAL (@goal) August 22, 2021
"We signed Romelu Lukaku to play, not to come off the bench."#ARSCHE pic.twitter.com/4jnxH0hSaR
https://twitter.com/AdamNewson/status/1429472847357960199
Lukaku starts move, finishes move. Exactly what he has been signed for. 1-0 Chelsea
— Matt Law (@Matt_Law_DT) August 22, 2021
Oh my God the way Lukaku is bullying these players 😭😭😭
— Mod (@CFCMod_) August 22, 2021
Nah this is a dream.
— Alex Goldberg (@AlexGoldberg_) August 22, 2021
We joked that Reece would get assists with Lukaku now in and we literally have one in the first 15 mins.
Massive credit to Kovačić for the ball that found Reece.
That’s the first of many goals for Lukaku with Chelsea. Thomas Tuchel is smiling from ear to ear right now and rightfully so.