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Romelu Lukaku can still be a success in the Premier League, according to Tottenham manager Antonio Conte, who has suggested his old player needed more love at Chelsea.
Conte takes his Spurs side to Stamford Bridge on Sunday but there will be no head-to-head battle between two of the world's best forwards.
Harry Kane will lead the line for the visitors but Thomas Tuchel could again go with a false nine for the hosts, who have been dogged by issues in front of goal for a lengthy period of time.
Antonio Conte will be looking to get one over on his old club when Spurs travel to Chelsea
The Italian backed Chelsea flop Romelu Lukaku to eventually come good in the Premier League
The signing of Lukaku for £97million last summer was expected to solve Chelsea's problems in attack but the Belgian struggled and is back with Inter Milan on loan.
It was at San Siro under Conte's management where the former Manchester United forward showed himself to be among the best in his position on his way to helping Inter win the Serie A title in 2021
