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Lukaku's critical comments 'not intentional', says Chelsea boss Tuchel

October 2, 2021 Chelsea manager Thomas Tuchel and Romelu Lukaku celebrate after the match Action Images via Reuters

Chelsea striker Romelu Lukaku's comments that he was unhappy with manager Thomas Tuchel's system were "not intentional", Tuchel said on Tuesday, adding the player had apologised and returned to training.

The Belgium international, 28, was left out against Liverpool at the weekend after telling Sky Italy that he was not happy with the "situation" at Chelsea and would like to return to Italy some time in the future.

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