Morris impressed by slimline Lukaku upon Chelsea return

Football
19 Aug 2021 • 5:05 PM MYT
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Former Chelsea assistant manager Jody Morris is impressed by the shape Romelu Lukaku has arrived at Stamford Bridge.

The 28-year-old was playing at a weight of more than 100kg while at Manchester United, a cause for concern for Inter Milan manager Antonio Conte when he moved to the San Siro.

The Belgian striker re-signed for Chelsea this summer for a sizeable £98million fee, and has already got back to work in training with his new team-mates ahead of a potential second club debut against Arsenal on Sunday.

And ex-Blues boss Frank Lampard's assistant manager Morris took to Twitter to hail Lukaku's physical condition.

Morris said: "Not sure if it's just me but Lukaku looks in great condition by the way. Not sure I remember him looking as lean as this when previously in the Prem??"