Champions League: It’s strange – Real Madrid goalkeeper, Courtois gives verdict on Chelsea’s Lukaku

Real Madrid goalkeeper, Thibaut Courtois, has given his verdict on Chelsea’s Romelu Lukaku.

Lukaku returned to Chelsea from Inter Milan for a club-record £98 million in the summer of 2021.

The former Manchester United star initially hit the ground running at Chelsea, scoring four goals in his first four appearances under manager Thomas Tuchel.

However, his performances since then have hit the rock and Courtois, an international teammate with Lukaku, believes it is strange that his fellow compatriot has not been playing so much lately for the Blues.

Speaking before Chelsea’s Champions League last-8 first-leg tie against Real Madrid on Wednesday night, Courtois told Chelsea’s official website: “Romelu is a really great striker. It is a bit strange to see him not play so much lately, but he’s a guy with enormous quality.

"He finds the goal really easily. Obviously, there are other great strikers at Chelsea so I understand it is not always easy and if the team keeps winning, the manager keeps playing the same players. But I am sure he will go through it.

“Sometimes, you just need a little adaptation. I had the same in Madrid, the first year was not easy.”

Source: DAILY POST

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EPL: Mikel Arteta gives reason for Arsenal’s defeat to Southampton

Arsenal boss, Mikel Arteta, has given reason for his side’s Premier League 1-0 defeat to Southampton on Saturday. Southampton defeated Arsenal at St. Mary’s Stadium, thanks to Jan Bednarek’s first-half goal. The result against Southampton means Arsenal are now in the sixth position on the Premier League table with 54 points from 31 games. Speaking during his post-match press conference, Arteta said the Gunners lost against Southampton because his players failed to score against the host, adding that the opponent’s goalkeeper was also exceptional. "[It is] Difficult to explain [Why we lost against Southampton] because this is football, not basketball." "It’s decided in the boxes and for the amount of time we spent around their box we didn’t put them on the goal.” “They had an exceptional goalkeeper,” he added. Arsenal’s next game is against Chelsea on Wednesday. Source: DAILY POST

LaLiga: Barcelona president, Laporta reveals transfer update on Dembele, Gavi

The Barcelona President, Joan Laporta, has revealed an update on the club’s hopes of keeping winger Ousmane Dembele and midfielder Gavi. According to him, Dembele is free to leave Barcelona this summer after rejecting several offers from the LaLiga giants to extend his stay at Camp Nou. Kindly click on the link for full details; LaLiga: Barcelona president, Laporta reveals transfer update on Dembele, Gavi

N96b alleged fraud: Supreme Court dismisses Amaechi’s petition against Wike’s decision

The Supreme Court dismissed Rotimi Amaechi’s petition against Rivers Governor Nyesom Wike’s decision to appoint a seven-member panel to investigate his eight-year term in office on Friday. Amaechi’s appeal was dismissed by the Supreme Court, which also fined him N1 million in costs. Click on the link below for full details; N96b alleged fraud: Supreme Court dismisses Amaechi’s petition against Wike’s decision

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