Romelu Lukaku, is living his best life at Inter Milan. He’s gotten off to a very good start and seems to be happier at his new Club. Lukaku, received a lot of scrutiny today hope any Manchester United and some may say was even forced out. Since living the striker has since gotten his momentum back and can’t stop scoring goals. Lukaku scored after just 21 seconds as he bagged a brace in a 4-1 thumping of Cagliari that fired Inter Milan into the last eight of the Italian Cup, while Lazio and Napoli are set for a quarter-final clash after easing past second-tier opposition.
It’s safe to say the Belgian Born has been reborn since moving to Italy and his double took his hot streak to six goals in his last four appearances in all competitions, with his Serie A tally standing at 14 in 19 games.
“Inter was the best choice for me, here I can grow as a player and help the club go after its goals. I give everything for the team and that’s how I play that’s what the fans like.” Lukaku told media reporters.
The 26-year-old lashed home his opener with the match barely underway and then, after Borja Valero had made it 2-0 in the 22 minute, headed home his side’s third from Nicolo Barella’s corner just three minutes after the break as Antonio Conte’s side ran riot at the San Siro.
Their were nerves among the home fans when Christian Oliva pulled one back for the Sardinians in the 73rd minute with a fierce drive, but Andrea Ranocchia headed in Cristiano Biraghi’s corner to seal the win.
The victory helped Inter bounce back after letting Juventus the take top spot in Serie A with a 1-1 home draw with Atalanta at the weekend, and the return of Alexis Sanchez after an injury lay-off will also boost coach Conte.
Inter will face either Atalanta or Fiorentina, who face off on Wednesday afternoon, in the next round.
They will be joined in the quarters by Lazio and Napoli, who both cruised through with comfortable wins over second-tier sides Cremonese and Perugia to set up a mouth-watering last eight tie with each other.
