Former Inter striker Adriano says Romelu Lukaku and he are similar and predicts the Belgian striker will score three goals against Porto.
The ex-Brazilian forward played one of his best games for Inter against Porto in 2005, scoring three goals in the Champions League Round of 16.
Simone Inzaghi’s Inter will meet the Portuguese side away on Wednesday.
“I remember that match as if it was yesterday. It was amazing for me,” Adriano told Gazzetta.
“Inter are in my heart. I always try to watch them on TV. I have such a solid bond with the fans and it’s nice to see their comments on social media with so many people writing ‘Imperatore’ in Italian.”
Lukaku has recently returned to action after an injury and it’s no secret that Adriano was one of his idols as a kid. ‘The Emperor’ was one of the reasons why Lukaku joined the Nerazzurri from Manchester United in 2019.
“Romelu and I are very similar in many ways, not only for the left foot or physicality,” admitted Adriano.
“I am sure he will score an amazing goal against Porto, Well, actually, he will score three just like me.”
Lukaku has only scored three goals in 13 appearances across all competitions this season. Inter director Piero Ausilio said on Monday that the Belgium international ‘must focus on the pitch’ and not think about the future, given that he is on loan at the Stadio Meazza from Chelsea.
Adriano scored 75 goals in 177 appearances with the Nerazzurri and also played for Fiorentina, Parma and Roma in Serie A.
Lukaku unfortunately never reached the levels of L`Imperatore