'We're the hunters now': Romelu Lukaku insists Chelsea will deal with each match like a ultimate of their bid to catch Man Metropolis... as matchwinner admits he has been annoyed at being disregarded by Blues boss Thomas Tuchel
- Romelu Lukaku got here off the bench and scored in Chelsea's 3-1 win at Aston Villa
- Lukaku, 28, had failed to attain within the Premier League since September
- The Belgian striker has fallen out of favour below Thomas Tuchel in west London
- He's determined to return to the beginning XI after a number of substitute appearances
Romelu Lukaku says Chelsea are relishing being the 'hunters' within the Premier League title race after returning to the scoresheet of their 3-1 Boxing Day win away at Aston Villa.
Lukaku, 28, headed dwelling his first league purpose since September to assist the Blues declare a valuable set of three factors at Villa Park, transferring them degree on factors with Liverpool and 6 behind leaders Manchester Metropolis.
The Belgium striker has did not work his approach again into Thomas Tuchel's plans since coming back from an ankle harm in November, along with his final league begin coming again in October, whereas he additionally missed their final two matches after testing constructive for Covid-19.
And after coming off the bench to go dwelling in opposition to Villa on Boxing Day, Lukaku admitted he's now determined to return to the beginning line-up after rising annoyed with late substitute cameos.
'I think I needed a performance like this today. It's been troublesome getting ends of the sport, each footballer desires to be on the pitch,' he informed Sky Sports activities.
'The manager has his reasons, but I kept working hard and today was good first to win, and then for myself personally I'm proud of my efficiency and I wish to push on.
'(The goal was about) movement. I think balls from crosses and stuff, throughout the years my movement in the box has been better. I try to be less static and try to be on the move all the time.
'The cross was a brilliant cross and then I just flicked it in.
'I think that's considered one of my most well-liked actions, working into area and utilizing my velocity and my energy. The defender made contact after which Jorgi(nho) completed it off for us.'
Chelsea couldn't have afforded one other slip-up at Villa if they've any ambitions to win the title. Latest attracts in opposition to Manchester United, Everton and Wolves noticed them tumble down to 3rd, however Sunday's victory has saved them within the hunt to develop into champions.
Lukaku added: 'We are the hunters now. The last results for us were not the best and now we have to chase. Every game for us from now until the end of the season is a final, you have to treat them like finals because every game in the Premier League is very difficult.
'But today we won and now we have to push on and keep chasing.
'Today we had to do a job, we had to win the game. Aston Villa was doing really well in the last couple of games, credit to Steven Gerrard and his staff and their players, they have a really good team and it wasn't straightforward for us.
'Now we have to push on and make sure that every game is a final. Win, and that's it.'
