Petr Cech has backed Romelu Lukaku to hit the heights expected of him in his second season at Chelsea despite reports suggesting the forward is heading for the exit door.
Lukaku returned to the Blues in a club-record £97.5m deal last summer from Inter Milan after two impressive years in Serie A. The Belgian had previously proven his credentials in the Premier League with Everton and Manchester United and was tipped to be the prolific forward the club needed.
It didn't materialise however and he scored just eight times in the league. Chelsea could now be prepared to cut their losses, especially with the striker seemingly wanting out. Lukaku gave an interview midway through the campaign in which he talked up a return to Inter, before later apologising.
