Romelu Lukaku has hinted at the 'shocking' reality he faced after returning from a loan spell with Inter Milan and finding no place in new Chelsea boss Mauricio Pochettino's plans.
The Roma forward saw proposed moves to Inter and Juventus break down before eventually agreeing to join Jose Mourinho's side after being forced to train away from the Blues' first team squad.
The 30-year-old, who has notched an impressive seven goals in eight games since moving to the Italian capital, was tight-lipped on the details of his ordeal.