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'That's why he's here!' - Chelsea boss Tuchel full of praise for match-winner Lukaku

The Belgian star led the Blues to a Champions League-opening victory over Zenit on Tuesday

Thomas Tuchel was full of praise for summer signing Romelu Lukaku after the Chelsea forward scored the only goal in the Blues' 1-0 win over Zenit on Tuesday.

Lukaku sealed all three points at Stamford Bridge with a 69th-minute goal, helping last season's Champions League winners start their new campaign with a victory.

The Belgian forward joined Chelsea this summer from Inter, and, after leading the Blues with yet another goal, Lukaku was praised by Tuchel for doing exactly what he was brought to London to do.