Antonio Conte suggested Romelu Lukaku would be well suited to the NFL as he marvelled at the Inter striker’s pace and power after a superb display against Genoa.
Lukaku scored the first and last goals in a 3-0 win, with Alexis Sanchez also on target as the Nerazzurri moved second in Serie A.
The Belgium striker was brilliant throughout but saved the moment of the match for stoppage time, accelerating into the Genoa box and blasting in for a stunning solo strike.
Lukaku now has 23 league goals this season, yet Conte believes American football would similarly be a match for his talents.
“Romelu is an atypical footballer because despite being 1.90 metres in height, he is also fast,” Conte told a news conference.
“He acts as a focal point but also, from the middle of the pitch, attacks like an American football player.
“I insisted on having him here and he can still grow with his touch and attacking the goal with malice.
“He is only 27 years old and if he wants to…
Source: Vanguard Newspaper
