Chelsea striker Lukaku issues public apology to fans, returns to training with the first team

• Romelu Lukaku has issued a public apology to Chelsea fans, Thomas Tuchel and team-mates over his recent interview
• The Belgian striker was dropped from the Chelsea squad that faced Liverpool over the weekend
• Tuchel confirmed that Lukaku is in contention to return for Chelsea in Wednesday's Carabao Cup semi-final against Tottenham

Belgian striker Romelu Lukaku has issued a public apology to Chelsea fans, manager, teammates, and the board after his recent interview that caused a major backlash from the Blues supporters and management.

The Chelsea striker was dropped for a comment he made last week in an interview with SkyItalia as reported by Skysports.

The Belgian striker said he would still be an Inter Milan player if they had offered him a new contract, and this caused Blues fans to be upset with the striker according to The Sun.

The former Everton striker has now issued a public apology to all Chelsea supporters for his comments and promised to once again earn the trust of the Blues fans.

After scoring in Chelsea’s win over Aston Villa, Romelu Lukaku sends strong warning to Man City, Liverpool

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"To the fans, I'm sorry for the upset that I caused," Lukaku said in an interview with the club website.

"And also to the manager, I apologise, and also to my team-mates and the board."

Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel had on Monday held a meeting with Lukaku to clear the air and it is now confirmed the forward will now be in contention for Chelsea’s Wednesday Carabao Cup semi-final fixture against Tottenham.

Chelsea Board Makes Final Decision on Lukaku's Future at the Club After his Bombshell Interview

Earlier Sportsbrief had reported Romelu Lukaku held a positive meeting with Chelsea leadership on Monday, January 3, and he is now set to be recalled to the squad by manager Thomas Tuchel.

Senior members of Chelsea's hierarchy, including director Marina Granovskaia, were understood to have been involved in internal discussions regarding the controversy.

Sports Brief now understands there is little chance of him leaving the club anytime soon but could be likely punished for the bombshell interview.

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Talks between Lukaku and Chelsea hierarchy occurred on Monday, January 3, and were received positively by all parties.

It was gathered that Lukaku showed remorse in the meeting, with further details to be revealed on Tuesday afternoon, January 4, in Thomas Tuchel's upcoming press conference.