Chelsea hero Geremi believes Romelu Lukaku is one of the best strikers on the planet despite his current slump. The retired Cameroon footballer won two league titles at Stamford Bridge. And he’s also hit back at critics of old boss Jose Mourinho, who has endured a tough first year at Roma.
Chelsea hero Geremi has insisted Romelu Lukaku will come good (Image: GETTY)
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Chelsea hitman Romelu Lukaku has blown hot and cold under Thomas Tuchel this season (Image: GETTY)
And Mourinho lasted just 18 months at Tottenham before losing his job back in April, days before the Carabao Cup final defeat to Manchester City.
These days, the Portuguese is managing Roma in Italy.
Yet it’s been a problematic first season at the club for Mourinho, whose side are currently on track to miss out on both Champions League and Europa League football.
Geremi has, however, hit back at critics of Mourinho - defending his old boss to the hilt.
"For me, Jose is one of the best-ever managers that I've worked with,” he said.
"He is the best manager because he knows how to handle players on the pitch, but also off the pitch. Controlling big players, when he has them in the dressing room, just not on the pitch it's also off of the pitch.
Chelsea hero Geremi has slammed critics of Roma boss Jose Mourinho (Image: GETTY)
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"Jose Mournho has that capacity.
"Those who criticise his career now, don't know football. I'm sorry but what I would ask is show me one manager, or one club, who is always at the highest level.
"It's not possible. Football is not a science, it's always going up and down.
"For now, Jose isn't the best manager. But he is one of the best managers of the past, he's started to talk for himself.
"There are good moments, bad moments, good moments, bad moments.
“Maybe now he's having a bad moment because you will never see someone always ahead in football, it's difficult."