WOLVES coach Tony Roberts labelled Romelu Lukaku a ‘big lump’ as he questioned how the Chelsea striker won a penalty in a dramatic 2-2 draw.
Goalkeeping trainer Roberts – standing in as manager Bruno Lage had Covid – suggested Lukaku fell too easily for such a powerful player.
Cesar Azpilicueta, centre, and Ruben Loftus-Cheek, right, help Romelu Lukaku celebrate his double but Wolves fought back to drawCredit: AFP
Wolves coach Tony Roberts queried whether this fall by Romelu Lukaku warranted the penalty given against Moroccan defender Romain SaissCredit: Getty
Watched by incoming Chelsea owner Todd Boehly, the recalled Belgian tucked home the spot-kick opener and soon doubled the Blues’ lead.
But Wolves sub Francisco Trincao netted a spectacular reply on 79 minutes and visitors’ skipper Conor Coady headed a shock leveller seven minutes into stoppage time.
Roberts’ delight over a ‘well deserved’ comeback point away to third-placed Chelsea was offset, however, by his penalty complaint.
Lukaku was growing into the game when he bustled and muscled past Roman Saiss on 56 minutes.
And the defender brought down the ex-Inter Milan hero with a clumsy challenge.
Referee Peter Banks at first gave nothing but awarded a spot-kick after being advised to check video replays.
Roberts said: “He’s a big lump, isn’t he. So for him to go down, I’m not sure.”
The Welshman added: “We came back to get the point but we’re disappointed we didn’t win it.
“We had opportunities from set-pieces in the first half but this group has great spirit so to come from 2-0 down here – what a result.
“We well deserved the point.
“Bruno Lage was in touch and we had a chat at half time over Zoom.
“He is very happy as you can imagine but also disappointed we didn’t get the three points.”
