Chelsea vs Aston Villa: 6 Ways Paul Lambert Can Mastermind Victory
4. Keep Lukaku Under Wraps
Last season saw Lukaku really emerge as a force in English football. His explosive power and elegant finishing at West Brom was seen to great effect in the second half of last season in particular. With Torres again looking a shadow of his former self at the weekend, it looks likely that Lukaku will start against the Villains. Four goals in pre-season plus a decent cameo against Hull should see him him oust Torres from the starting line-up. In Mourinhos first spell, Drogba was the focal point of the attack and Lukaku has all of the tools in the box to follow suit during the second coming of the Special One. Lukaku can utilise his speed and size against the Villa centre backs with such a fluid team supporting him. Clark and Vlaar will both know theyve had a game after this encounter.
