London (AP) – Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku has now also publicly apologized for his TV interview in which he indirectly criticized his coach Thomas Tuchel.
In a video on the homepage of the English Premier League club, the Belgian national soccer player turned to the fans and apologized to them, as well as to Tuchel and the club’s staff.
“To the fans, I’m sorry to upset you guys. You know the connection I’ve had with this club since I was a teenager. So I fully understand that you’re upset. Of course it’s up to me now, your trust.” I will do my best to show commitment every day on the training field and in the games and make sure we win games, “said the 28-year-old.
“I also apologize to the manager, my team-mates and the board because I think it wasn’t the right moment either,” Lukaku said. He wanted to help “that we start winning games and that I can do the best I can for the team.” Despite his apologies, Lukaku is expected to pay a fine of around 500,000 euros, according to Italian media reports.
Lukaku was kicked out of the squad after the TV interview at the weekend. On Tuesday he returned to training, according to Tuchel, the matter was settled. “He apologized,” said the Chelsea coach. Tuchel had shown upset over the weekend about the interview that Sky Italia had broadcast last week. Lukaku said he was unhappy with his role at the club and would like to return to Inter Milan in the near future.
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