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Thomas Tuchel admits 'trouble scoring goals' forced Chelsea into Romelu Lukaku signing as Blues boss urges Timo Werner and Co to match the new £98m striker after Inter Milan move

Thomas Tuchel challenged Timo Werner and Chelsea’s other goal-shy strikers to match Romelu Lukaku if they want to be part of his title chase.

The German coach aims to start his £98million signing in next weekend’s London derby at Arsenal. Lukaku missed his side’s emphatic opening-day victory as he is isolating following his move from Inter Milan.

And Tuchel has made it clear that Werner and Co are fighting for their places.

Romelu Lukaku has completed his transfer from Inter Milan to Chelsea for u00a398million

Romelu Lukaku has completed his transfer from Inter Milan to Chelsea for £98million

Thomas Tuchel is hopeful the move can spark some life into Chelsea's other struggling strikers

‘Why Lukaku?