Romelu Lukaku is facing a key moment early in his Everton career, as he works to rediscover the form that made him such a sought-after striker.
🔄 A Slow Start After a Big Move
Transfer fee: €35 million (club record for Everton)
Stats so far: 2 goals in 10 games
Previous season: 15 goals in 31 games while on loan from Chelsea
Lukaku’s underwhelming start comes on the heels of his involvement in the 2014 World Cup, which left many players, including him, fatigued heading into the club season.
🗣️ Coach Roberto Martínez’s Stance:
Despite the slow start, Everton manager Roberto Martínez is showing full support:
“Rom needs to play to get back to his level. We can’t afford to let him rest, and I don’t think it will help him anyway.”
Rather than bench him, Martínez is doubling down on match rhythm as the solution to Lukaku’s struggles. The message is clear: Lukaku’s form will return through repetition, not rest.
📆 Next Opportunity: Aston Villa
Fixture: Everton vs Aston Villa
Date: Saturday (upcoming at the time)
Importance: A chance for Lukaku to regain confidence and sharpness
This match could be pivotal — not just for points, but for the striker’s morale and fitness curve. Everton are counting on him to become the player they invested in.
🧠 Bottom Line:
At just 21, Romelu Lukaku is still a developing player with immense potential. Everton’s strategy — trusting his ability and using game time as a form of conditioning — is a bold but calculated move. The pressure is mounting, but so is the belief in his long-term impact at Goodison Park.
