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‘Lukaku is like Shaq, a force of nature!’ – Inter striker lauded by Barella

Romelu Lukaku boasts the “physical power” of NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal, says Inter midfielder Nicolo Barella, with the Belgian striker considered to be “a force of nature”.

The 27-year-old has been a revelation since moving to San Siro in the summer of 2019.

Lukaku hit 34 goals through his debut campaign in Milan and has added a further 16 efforts to his tally this term.

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He has become a talismanic presence for Antonio Conte’s Serie A title hopefuls, with few opponents able to contain the very obvious threat he poses.