In order to boost their chances of finishing in the top four of Serie A, Inter defeated Empoli 3-0, with Romelu Lukaku scoring twice and providing an assist.
Romelu Lukaku hailed Inter's fans and training staff after scoring twice in Sunday's 3-0 victory at Empoli to snap his lengthy Serie A goalless streak.
Early in the second half at Stadio Carlo Castellani, the Belgian forward beat Samuele Perisan with a crisp finish to open the score before doubling it with an angled drive.
These goals marked Lukaku's fourth and fifth league tallies of the year, and his first from open play since a goal against Lecce on the season's first weekend, or about 253 days ago.
Lukaku is happy he can start giving back the support of those around him through a trying time as he also assisted replacement Lautaro Martinez to complete the scoring in a straightforward victory.
He told Sky Sport Italia, "We must appreciate the supporters because they inspire the players to do better. "We appreciate the fans' support during this challenging season.
"I'm quicker at switching up the tempo, and the fitness team and I are working really well together. The most severe injury I had ever experienced in my profession occurred to me previously.
Since the beginning of February, Lukaku has contributed to 39% of Inter's goals in all competitions (7/18), and he continued, "I am getting more confident and want to keep helping the team."
As Simone Inzaghi rotated his team between playing Benfica in the Champions League and Juventus in the Coppa Italia, the Chelsea loanee was reinstated to the starting lineup.
Focus now shifts to the Coppa Italia semifinal against Juve, which is tied at 1-1 going into Wednesday's second leg, after defeating Benfica to set up a matchup with Milan.
After Lukaku's red card from the first leg was overturned, Inzaghi was left with a difficult decision to make about his attack lineup against Juve, but he is happy to have the problem.
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