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Rafa Benitez: It's best Romelu Lukaku stays at West Brom
CHELSEA will not recall Romelu Lukaku from his loan spell at West Brom in the January transfer window.
Lukaku has thrived at the Hawthorns in the last few months and has scored five Premier League goals.
His goals have helped propel the Baggies to a top-five spot, and as such, his team have been considered as the surprise package of the season.
With his impressive return, Lukaku would be a valuable asset to Chelsea who are struggling to get the best out of wayward forward Fernando Torres.
It has been reported that Chelsea could activate a clause in his contract that would see the Belgian come back for the second half of the season.
But Benitez thinks Lukaku is best staying put at West Brom.
He said: “We know Romelu has been doing very well for West Brom.
“But it’s maybe best for him to stay there where he is playing games for now, as it will be better for his future development.”