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Gavin Quinn

RTE viewers in agreement as Kevin Doyle tears into dropped Chelsea star Romelu Lukaku

RTE Two viewers were all in agreement after Kevin Doyle ripped into Chelsea star Romelu Lukaku.

The former Boys in Green striker was on hand tonight for the broadcaster's coverage of the Blues' Champions League last-16 clash with Lille at Stamford Bridge.

And as the coverage began, the pundit focused in on striker Lukaku after he was left out of the starting eleven following a poor performance against Crystal Palace that saw him make just seven touches.

And as speculation continues to mount that there's a rift between the Belgian and Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel, Doyle heavily criticised Lukuaku.

Claiming that his Palace performance was not up to standard, Doyle declared that Tuchel had no choice but to omit him from the starting team as he questioned his future at the club.

And fans were in agreement as they took to Twitter to discuss Doyle's comments.

One fan said: "Chelsea game is live on Irish TV, Kevin Doyle in the studio, fair assessment of the Lukaku situation. Lukaku in his opinion has given up, no excuses for 7 touches..."

A different fan said: "Kevin Doyle talking sense for once".

Another added that fellow pundit Lisa Fallon's assessment on the situation was in their opinion spot on: "Lisa knows her stuff as well".

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