Lukaku, birthday brace: "Happy for an important win"
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— May 13th 2023Romelu Lukaku gave his thoughts after Inter 4-2 Sassuolo and also received a special visit
Like Alvaro Recoba: a double on his birthday. On 17 March 2002 il Chino scored two goals against Lecce. Romelu Lukaku was no different, celebrating his 30th birthday by scoring a show-stopping double against Sassuolo, contributing to the 4-2 victory.
Two goals in a match that was anything but predictable, in which Big Rom recorded some great numbers. Romel, with five goals and four assists, is the player with the most goal contributions in Serie A since April (nine).
He talked about his goals and the Nerazzurri victory in his post-match interview.
“It was an important win, Sassuolo always gives us a lot of trouble here at San Siro. The coach explained the importance of this match to us, today it was important to win this match because it was vital, we are playing well and we must continue like this. On a physical level we can always improve, we are doing well, we are scoring a lot of goals, every player is giving his all, we can still win two more trophies. We have a very difficult game on Tuesday and we have to prepare for that. How much do I want to play? As much as anyone, but the coach has to make choices for the team, I play for Inter, if I'm needed I'm there. ”
Romelu Lukaku
LUKAKU 30: SPECIAL WISHES FROM ANDERLECHT
After Inter vs. Sassuolo, a match in which he played a pivotal role, Romelu Lukaku received a visit. Players from the youth setup of Belgian side Anderlecht, where Lukaku developed and made his professional debut at the age of 16, waited for the Nerazzurri striker to give him a gift. Indeed, the youngsters handed Romelu a special t-shirt bearing the number 30 and an image of Lukaku during his Anderlecht days.
Photographs were taken and autographs were signed as a fantastic day for the Nerazzurri No.90 came to an end.