It’s a bit tough for Lukaku to score now - Michels backs the striker

Arno Michels

, the

first-team coach, thinks that

Romelu Lukaku

is having a hard time finding the back of the net after the Belgium international did not score in the battle against

in the fourth round of FA Cup.

The Belgian striker had two attempts on goal during the game at Stamford Bridge but did not meet the target as his side sealed a 2-1 victory.

It has been his fourth game without a goal for Chelsea, but Michels thinks luck was not on his side.

Michels, who managed the team in Thomas Tuchel’s absence, said at a press conference:

"For him, maybe, it's a little bit tough right now to score. He is working a lot for the team, doing a lot of touches, but is a little bit unlucky.

"We try to put him [on the pitch], give him opportunities, and we will keep on like this because he is an important player for us.

"He is a striker so therefore he also needs some trust in the moments he doesn't score."

Mason Mount

was brought in the first half of the extra time against the League One side and Michels said that he suffered an injury.

Quizzed whether the injury would see the midfielder miss the Club World Cup, the coach said:

"Hopefully not, we will see. He felt an injury in extra time with this shot on goal. Only by this shot – it wasn't a serious problem during the game – it was only when he had the shot he realised he felt pain and so we took him off.

"We will see. There will be further exams. Hopefully, it's not too bad but right now I can't promise what the situation is."

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