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Lukaku wants crunch talks with next Chelsea manager

Romelu Lukaku wants clarification over his future at Chelsea.

Lukaku has grown frustrated with his bit-part role this season and plans to speak with the manager about his lack of playing time, whether it be Robert Di Matteo or someone else.

He told the Daily Star: "I will need to talk to the coach about my future.

"I hope for a coach next year who gives chances to young players, not like last year. If he does not want to talk to me, then I'm considering a loan.

"But at the moment my focus is on Chelsea. I will go with them on summer tour and I hope to get some new chances.

"I think I deserved more chances at Chelsea. What I really need is three months to prove myself.

"Last year I played a game, then nothing for three weeks except games with the reserves and then I was on the bench. That is not easy for a young player. I also said that to Chelsea and they understood my concerns.

"I have become a better player though. I lost weight, I move a lot more on the field and I really think I have the ability to play for Chelsea."

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