Striker Romelu Lukaku has addressed the comparisons that have accompanied him throughout his career, particularly during his time in English football.
Frequently compared to Chelsea legend Didier Drogba because of his physical presence and playing style, Lukaku has stated that these comparisons are inaccurate.
“In England, they wanted to put me in a box. They see someone built like me and think: new Drogba,” Lukaku said during an interview with Friends of Sports released on Wednesday via YouTube.
The Belgian striker, who has played for major Premier League clubs like Chelsea, Manchester United, and Everton, noted that while his physical presence is a defining feature, his playing style differs significantly from that of Drogba.
“I’m not like that. Didier was more back to goal; he could hold up the ball no matter where you play it in from. That wasn’t my style,” he explained.
Lukaku further emphasized the difficulties he encountered from being consistently compared to Drogba, noting that the Ivorian’s style and skills set a standard for how others expected him to perform.