Romelu Lukaku to be Offered Another Chance by Chelsea Under Mauricio Pochettino

• Chelsea are reportedly willing to offer Romelu Lukaku another chance under Mauricio Pochettino
• Pochettino is expected to take over the reins as Chelsea's new boss once the current season is over
• Lukaku's mega move in 2021 did not pan out as expected for either party

Romelu Lukaku is set to be handed a lifeline to revive his career at Chelsea following a disappointing return last season.

Lukaku left Inter Milan at the start of the 2021/2022 season and signed a five-year deal that cost Chelsea close to 100 million euros.

The Blues had struggled for a decent striker since the days of Diego Costa and the feeling was rife that the Belgian could step in and alleviate those concerns. He was coming from a blistering season under Antonio Conte, where they had won the league title.

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Despite a positive start under then-manager Thomas Tuchel, the 29-year-old quickly waned off by falling victim to the curse that is Chelsea's number 9 shirt. A dispute between him and Tuchel over an unauthorised interview led to a significant reduction in minutes as well.

He was shipped back to Inter Milan on loan, with the Italian giant's non-committal on his long-term future. As the Telegraph now reports, Chelsea would be willing to welcome the burly striker back and give him a chance under incoming coach Mauricio Pochettino.

The Argentine is expected to be appointed as the new Chelsea coach, as it is always the norm with new bosses, sidelined players often get a new lease of life to prove themselves.

At the end of this season, he will have three more years on his current deal.

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What Pochettino can offer Chelsea

At the same time, Pochettino's lack of trophies during his first spell in England with Tottenham Hotspur has always been a consideration when judging his suitability to manage a top club.

However, Sports Brief believes he might be the answer to a struggling Chelsea side in dire need of an uplift.

After Nagelsmann and Enrique withdrew, and with Zinedine Zidane reportedly focused on Juventus, Pochettino was probably the only option Chelsea had.