Studious: Romelu Lukaku world hard on and off the pitch (Picture: AFP/Getty Images )

Romelu Lukaku has revealed the secret behind his predatory skills in front of goal – he watches every second of every Premier League game.

The Belgian striker scored the winner on his Everton debut at West Ham on Saturday, raising more questions over the wisdom of Chelsea’s decision to allow him to join the Toffees on loan for the season.

It may be his powerful build and raw pace that frightens his opponents on the pitch, but Lukaku revealed it is his studious approach off the field that has helped him develop into one of the Premier League’s most dangerous strikers.



‘It’s true that I watch every single game in the league – 90 minutes. I take my time to study and to learn other strikers’ movements and to learn about other defenders. I take my time,’ said the 20-year-old, who is fluent in six languages – Portuguese, Spanish, French, Dutch, English and a native tongue in Ghana.


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Winner: Lukaku heads home on his Everton debut at West Ham (Picture: AP)

‘Really I want to be one of the best in this league so you can only learn from the best by watching the best.

‘After training I go home and record every game. I have a satellite and I just watch the games.

‘My aim is to go down as one of the greatest. That’s why I’m at Everton. I’m here to help the team, the team is here to help me.

‘Everton were that step I needed. As a team they are always close to the top four and get to cup finals. That was really interesting for me.’

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