John Terry is backing Chelsea to mount a Premier League title challenge this campaign and believes Romelu Lukaku will want to prove a point after returning to the club this summer window.
The former Chelsea captain has reflected on Thomas Tuchel’s side’s start to the season which has seen them remain unbeaten in their opening three league matches, winning two and drawing one.
It was a busy summer for the Blues after their Champions League win back in May. They brought Lukaku back, signing him on a club-record £97.5m fee from Inter Milan.
Lukaku scored on his debut against Arsenal inside 15 minutes and Terry believes he could be the final piece of the jigsaw for Chelsea to challenge Man City for the league title.
Speaking to Sky Sports on Chelsea and Lukaku, Terry said: “They are looking very good. He was the one big one missing even though they won the Champions League last year, probably missed out overall because of that. Bringing him in, he gives that, he’s shown that already.
“He’s got something to prove. It didn’t work out for him before. I know Rom very well and he’s very determined to do well. Chelsea are looking great at the minute and hopefully they can give Man City a push.”
Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel has openly admitted his delight at landing Lukaku this summer, saying he adds a different dimension to the team.
“I am very happy with how he has integrated already,” Tuchel said after Lukaku’s debut against Arsenal.
“He is a very smart guy. He likes to be in the group and he is a very democratic leader because he talks to everybody.
“He’s very friendly, very humble and totally competitive. He gives something to our game that we did not have so much [last season] like to protect balls and play very direct up front and to the last line.”
