Crystal Palace manager Alan Pardew believes in-form Everton
striker Romelu Lukaku can emulate the accomplishments of
Chelsea legend Didier Drogba.
The 22-year-old has scored six goals in his last five club
matches and already has 13 goals to his name in all
competitions.
Former Chelsea attacker Lukaku will be central to Everton's
hopes when they welcome Palace to Goodison Park in the
Premier League on Monday and Pardew thinks he could go on
to match Drogba.
"He is the full number nine," the Palace boss was quoted as
saying by BBC Sport.
"We looked at the iconic one of the last 10 years, Drogba, and
you have to say Lukaku does look like he could emulate that.
"Lukaku is an unusual player in that he is naturally left-footed. I
think for a striker that is an advantage.
"Most defenders are defending right-footed players and he gives
them a slight problem which sets him apart."
Palace are one point above Everton in the table going into the
match.
striker Romelu Lukaku can emulate the accomplishments of
Chelsea legend Didier Drogba.
The 22-year-old has scored six goals in his last five club
matches and already has 13 goals to his name in all
competitions.
Former Chelsea attacker Lukaku will be central to Everton's
hopes when they welcome Palace to Goodison Park in the
Premier League on Monday and Pardew thinks he could go on
to match Drogba.
"He is the full number nine," the Palace boss was quoted as
saying by BBC Sport.
"We looked at the iconic one of the last 10 years, Drogba, and
you have to say Lukaku does look like he could emulate that.
"Lukaku is an unusual player in that he is naturally left-footed. I
think for a striker that is an advantage.
"Most defenders are defending right-footed players and he gives
them a slight problem which sets him apart."
Palace are one point above Everton in the table going into the
match.
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