When reflecting on the opening six months of Romelu Lukaku’s return to Chelsea, it’s important to apply a semblance of balance.
It would be easy to make a snap judgment, particularly after his performance against Crystal Palace on Saturday — which was unquestionably one of the worst in Premier League history.
It wasn’t just the fact Lukaku had only six touches of the ball from open play (seven including the kick-off) during the entire game at Selhurst Park — breaking the record for the fewest involvements in a single Premier League match for a player who has completed the full game.