Romelu Lukaku has posted a cryptic message on social media just weeks after apologising to Chelsea and their fans for an interview he gave in Italy.
The Belgian returned to Stamford Bridge in the summer for a club-record fee but admitted to frustrations with his selection whilst also opening the door to an Inter Milan return.
He was left out by boss Thomas Tuchel and said sorry in an interview, clarifying his comments in the process.
Lukaku's goal output has not been what many expected with Chelsea's title charge also faltering.
Tuchel has chopped and changed between systems but has by no means centred any tactics around getting the best from his summer signing.
Lukaku posted on Snapchat on Friday with the message: "If you have to force it then it probably doesn't fit".
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Whilst not clearly alluding to anything in particular, the post will do little to build confidence around the striker's long-term future in west London.
Lukaku told Sky Italia back in December: “I think the boss has decided to play a different formation but I have to stick at it and get on with it professionally.”
Before also adding: “Now it's the right time to share my feelings. I have always said that I have Inter in my heart: I know I will return to Inter, I really hope so.
“I really hope from bottom of my heart to return to Inter not at the end of my career, but when I'm still at top level to win more together".
The interview saw Lukaku left out of Chelsea's crucial clash with Liverpool which took place in early January.
The Blues came from behind to draw 2-2 at Stamford Bridge and just days later the Belgian came out and explained his comments, underlining his commitment to the west London side.
"To the fans, I'm sorry for the upset that I caused," he said in an interview with the club website.
"You guys know the connection that I have with this club since my teenage years, so I totally understand you guys being upset.
"Obviously, it's up to me now to restore your trust and I'll do my best to show commitment every day on the training ground and in the games, trying to make sure that we win games.
"And also to the manager, I apologise, and also to my team-mates and the board, because I think it was not the right moment also and I want to move forward from this and make sure that we start winning football games and that I perform for the team in the best manner."
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