Lukaku had a league-low seven touches of the ball all match, including one from kick-off. The Belgia has scored only ten times in 28 games across competitions since arriving from Inter Milan in the summer.
Parlour was quoted as saying about Lukaku, as per talkSPORT:
Parlour added that the Blues need to provide more support for Lukaku, suggesting the full-backs to send good deliveries into the box to get the best out of the striker. He said:
The former Arsenal star also addressed rumours linking the Belgian with a shock return to Inter Milan this summer, saying:
Romelu Lukaku’s struggles for Chelsea against Crystal Palace
Romelu Lukaku was included in the starting line-up for the Premier League clash with the Eagles at Selhurst Park on Saturday. Unfortunately, it proved to be a nightmare outing for him, as the striker struggled to connect with his teammates.
The Belgian had just two touches of the ball in the first half of the clash, with one of them being from kick-off. Throughout the 90 minutes, the 28-year-old had just seven touches, the lowest ever in the Premier League since 2003-04.
Regarding Lukaku’s struggles against Palace, Parlour added:
It remains to be seen if Tuchel is able to get the best out of the Blues’ record signing before the end of the season.
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