Romelu Lukaku taken out of firing line for Champions League tie – Thomas Tuchel

Romelu Lukaku was an unused substitute for Chelsea’s win over Lille (John Walton/PA)

Thomas Tuchel revealed he took Chelsea’s club-record signing Romelu Lukaku out of the firing line for the 2-0 Champions League win over Lille.

Kai Havertz and Christian Pulisic hit the net as Chelsea produced a fine last-16 first-leg victory at Stamford Bridge, with £98million striker Lukaku an unused replacement.