Boost For Chelsea, As Lukaku Resumes Training

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku resumed training after being ruled out of the Blues last five games with an ankle injury.

Lukaku was subbed off in the 23rd minute following a rough tackle from Malmo’s Lasse Nielsen, in Chelsea’s 4-0 win over the Swedish side in their UEFA Champions League group stage match

The Blues averaged 2.6 goals since the Belgian’s injury. In their eight games in all competitions this season when Lukaku and Werner have featured, the Blues have averaged 2.1 goals. 

However, the 11 Premier League goals Chelsea scored during the pair’s absence came from an Expected Goals (xG) of 6.2, suggesting their impressive performances in front of goal would not be sustainable.

They will therefore hope Lukaku, who has not scored for Thomas Tuchel’s men since September, can start firing again after a week to build up his fitness for the Premier League game against Leicester City on Saturday. 

Marcos Alonso also returned to training on Monday, having sat out the draw with Burnley before the international break with an ankle problem. 

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