Bittersweet performance for Romelu Lukaku against Lecce, rejected by La Gazzetta dello Sport: “A lot of balls arrive in the area, but he is anticipated and when he has the opportunity he shoots in the corner. He can’t even use his body.” TuttoMercatoWeb.com is of the same opinion: “For an hour of play it’s the same as Empoli-Napoli, with all the difficulties in managing the balls in tight spaces and the verve of the worst days: imprecise, he wastes at least two big chances”
However, his performance was sufficient for Corriere dello Sport which praised his desire to try: “He tried in the first half and in the second he missed a goal in the area from a chic position, but he fought in the chaos and served Raspadori a super assist in good style”. It was also a good match for TuttoNapoli who underlined the Belgian’s desire to make an impact in a complicated match: “In the first half he was not reactive on a loose ball which he was unable to turn with force. In the second half, in the 55th minute, he sent it very high from two steps a wonderful opportunity. After Napoli’s lead he frees himself with his head and makes some important plays. To be rewarded for his will.”
Romelu Lukaku’s report cards
TMW: 5
Gazzetta dello Sport: 5
Corriere dello Sport: 6
Tuttosport: 6
Corriere della Sera: 5.5
Republic: 5.5
TuttoNapoli: 6