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Africa-Press<\/a> – Nigeria<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>Jose Mourinho has given reasons why Belgium striker, Romelu Lukaku, did not hit the heights at Chelsea and Manchester United.<\/p>\n

The Portuguese believes the European Championships will give Lukaku the perfect stage to confirm his status as one of the world\u2019s best strikers.<\/p>\n

Lukaku was briefly coached by Mourinho during his formative years at Chelsea before the Special One signed him for United in 2017.<\/p>\n

EPL: Romelu Lukaku takes final decision on returning to Chelsea<\/p>\n

The 28-year-old amassed 113 goals in 252 Premier League appearances for four different clubs, having also represented West Brom and Everton.<\/p>\n

However, he was deemed surplus to requirements by Mourinho\u2019s United successor, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.<\/p>\n

Lukaku has since rebuilt his reputation with Inter Milan, where his goals helped power the Nerazzurri to a first Serie A title win in over a decade.<\/p>\n

Mourinho told The Times: \u201cI think it\u2019s a great moment for him to say to the world: \u2018I\u2019m here and I\u2019m one the best strikers.\u2019 These two years at Inter Milan have given him the stature and the self-confidence that he didn\u2019t have before.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt Chelsea, he was still a kid. At Manchester United, he was still developing. At Inter he became the top man. He became loved \u2013 a big love from the supporters, love from teammates, great relations with the coach.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s a big guy, physically so strong, but there is also a kid inside who needs that love, needs that support, needs to feel important.\u201d<\/p>\n

EPL: I made right decision to leave Man United for Inter Milan \u2013 Lukaku<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Nigeria. Jose Mourinho has given reasons why Belgium striker, Romelu Lukaku, did not hit the heights at Chelsea and Manchester United. The Portuguese believes the European Championships will give Lukaku the perfect stage to confirm his status as one of the world\u2019s best strikers. 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