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Chelsea's lackluster attack in UEFA Super Cup shows why Thomas Tuchel needs Romelu Lukaku

Six minutes into the UEFA Super Cup, Marcos Alonso got in behind Villarreal’s defence and fired a ‘tap me in’ ball across the six-yard line in the Spaniard’s box.

Kai Havertz was on his heels and Hakim Ziyech, this time, had not started his run into the danger area quickly enough.

Minutes later Havertz flashed another ball into Villarreal’s area which Timo Werner missed before N’Golo Kante’s eventual shot saved.

Romelu Lukaku is the perfect man to take advantage of the many chances Chelsea create

Romelu Lukaku is the perfect man to take advantage of the many chances Chelsea create

Thomas Tuchel was on his feet applauding Chelsea’s purposeful start.