He is still good as a striker. I don't know how stupid chelsea to let him go instead of using him as the main striker. it's caused by lukaku has better experience compared with jackson. Sheriff was almost making the result draw.
I can see that how lukaku was maximizing his physic to block three players who tried to prevent him from shooting. Even though lukaku has a disadvantage caused by he was horrible in one touch but he is having good physic to help him in shooting the ball accurately.
Lukaku had more problems with his body and physical fitness in the last two years but if he is ready physically, he is a good striker. Jose Mourinho is known as a coach who can boost mentality of his players a lot. We saw how some players like Materazzi, Drogba, Ibrahimovic many times saying like they are ready to die for Mourinho. With Lukaku, Mourinho can have another player like this as the Belgium striker needs trust from his coach and love from his fans. In Rome, he can have it as same as how Romanista and Mourinho treat with Dybala.
I Think Roma impact on the world is evident, and Dybala is currently their most valued asset. His recently versus Empoli play demonstrated his commitment. Roma is relying on him for a productive season as they strive for a top-four finish. The mystery surrounding Mourinho contract situation makes it less likely that he will receive an extension. The team hasn't really stabilized since Lukaku joined.
With Mourinho, they had two final matches in Europe in two consecutive seasons and won a first ever title in Europe in Conference League. Last season they were just unluckily lost the Europa League final to Sevilla with some mistakes from the referee.
Roma squad was improved with some players come in the summer and they most joined Roma with loan transfer or free transfer. With those players, Roma has a better squad than the past season and they can think of fighting in both Serie A and Europa League.
If Roma fails to qualify for the Champions League, Mourinho contract might not be renewed. His power has been constrained by money issues. His most illustrious accomplishment was the unprecedented victory in the UEFA Conference League in 2022. The Europa League will be a major test this season, and Liverpool is a strong contender.
Ending Serie A at a position to join Champions League 2024 - 2025 will be one of biggest tasks for Mourinho and his players. After this season, Mourinho contract with Roma will expire and it's hard for Roma to convince him to stay if they won't complete this season well.