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Jake Stokes

What Mauricio Pochettino must do to unlock Chelsea's own Erling Haaland amid transfer decision

Mauricio Pochettino has been told how he can transform Romelu Lukaku into Chelsea's very own Erling Haaland. The 29-year-old striker will return from his season-long loan at Inter Milan this summer and, despite having left on sour terms, he's expected to be given a second chance in west London.

Lukaku, who sees his contract at Stamford Bridge expire in 2026, has featured 24 times for the Nerazzurri in the Serie A this term, directly contributing towards 15 goals. The Belgium international was initially plagued with injuries but he quickly built a head of steam in the new year.

He now has just two more games to further prove his worth to Pochettino; the second of which being the Champions League final against Manchester City. Simone Inzaghi is expected to play Lukaku in a two-man strike partnership with Lautaro Martinez – and this is exactly how the Italian giants have got the best out of him.

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