Chelsea star Romelu Lukaku No1 striker in world and like Adriano ‘at his best’, claims Brazil legend Kaka
ROMELU LUKAKU is the best striker in the world, according to Brazil legend Kaka.
The former Real Madrid star was very complimentary towards Lukaku, 28, and suggested he was a key part of Inter Milan’s Serie A winning team last term.
He also likened the Chelsea striker to another Brazil and Inter icon – Adriano.
In an interview with Gazzetta dello Sport, Kaka said: “Romelu is number one, he reminds me of Adriano at his best – physical strength, intelligence, speed.”
Kaka also shared his thoughts on the Serie A title race this season, with AC Milan looking to challenge their city rivals for top spot.
Last term Inter finished 12 points above Milan, and Kaka believes Lukaku made the difference.
He added: “A year ago Milan took the lead [in the title race] after the first derby, then Inter took it back and won deservedly.
“I think it could be the right time for Milan.
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“They have continuity, while the others have each lost something – Juventus no longer have Ronaldo, Inter will have to spread goals out in the team without Lukaku.
“Pioli gave up on Ibra [Ibrahimovic] for a long time [last season]. Conte always had Lukaku available to him.
“Today Ibra is still there and Giroud has joined, I think and I hope that we can go all the way.”
Meanwhile, Lukaku’s efforts will be focused on bringing the Premier League title back to west London.
He has scored three goals in three league games and helped his side to wins over Arsenal and Aston Villa – and has finally ended his Stamford Bridge duck.
Lukaku also scored the winner against Zenit on Tuesday as the Blues began their Champions League defence, and the Belgian will likely be targeting success on all fronts this year.
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