That is according to UK sport psychologist Phil Johnson, who thinks Lukaku is mirroring Mourinho’s temperamental attitude. Lukaku has come under fire for a recent goal drought and responded last week when netting against Bournemouth and West Brom. The Belgium international did not celebrate either goal, leading to claims he may be unhappy at United. […]
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Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho on why Romelu Lukaku did not celebrate goal vs West Brom
And Jose Mourinho has suggested the hitman failed to mark the goal because of the time he spent on loan at the Hawthorns from Chelsea. Lukaku put United ahead against West Brom today when he nodded past Ben Foster in the 23rd minute. But, just as when he scored for the Red Devils against Bournemouth […]
Man Utd news: Jose Mourinho and Gary Neville react to Romelu Lukaku’s goal drought
The Portuguese boss faced questions about his top forward after the Belgian failed to hit the net in 10 of his last 11 outings. After moving to Old Trafford for £75million from Everton in the summer, Lukaku got his Red Devils career off to a blistering start scoring 11 goals in 10 games. Since the […]
Man Utd news: Romelu Lukaku deserves suspension over Brighton ‘kick’ – Guillem Balague
That is according to Spanish football expert Guillem Balague. Manchester United scraped past Brighton courtesy of a strike from Ashley Young which deflected off Lewis Dunk but in the lead up to the goal, Lukaku was embroiled in a physical confrontation with Bong. In the 65th minute, Marcus Rashford swung in a corner and Lukaku […]
Man Utd news: Romelu Lukaku must put his foot down with Zlatan Ibrahimovic – Carragher
Ibrahimovic was a surprise inclusion in the match day squad for United in last weekend’s 4-1 win over Newcastle and fans were even more surprised to see him come off the bench and play. He wasn’t expected back until at least the New Year but instead took up his place at the head of United’s […]
Man Utd news: Zlatan Ibrahimovic return could see Romelu Lukaku turned into a winger
Manchester United welcomed Ibrahimovic back into the fray at the weekend, with the 36-year-old coming on in a 4-1 win over Newcastle. Many are expecting big things of the veteran yet again with Ibrahimovic aiming to build on his 28-goal tally from last season. However, manager Jose Mourinho faces a huge selection dilemma with Lukaku […]
Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Paul Pogba fit for Man Utd as Jose Mourinho praises Romelu Lukaku
Pogba has been out for 12 games with a torn hamstring while Ibrahimovic and Rojo have been absent since both ruptured knee ligaments in the Europa League quarter-final with Anderlecht in April. Midfielder Pogba’s return is particularly significant because United’s form has suffered since he was injured ealry in the Champions League home clash with […]
Man Utd news: Romelu Lukaku can fill void left by these two stars – Dwight Yorke
Lukaku joined Manchester United from Everton in July for an initial fee of £75million. The Belgian striker scored 11 times in his first 10 appearances for his new side, but is currently on a run of seven games without a goal for the Red Devils. Yorke understands the frustrations of some United fans at Lukaku’s […]
Man Utd news: Alan Shearer offers advice to Romelu Lukaku in wake of goal drought
That’s according to Premier League record goalscorer Alan Shearer, who claims the Belgium international is drifting out of position to find the ball too much. Lukaku couldn’t find a breakthrough for United as they fell to a 1-0 defeat to Chelsea yesterday meaning he has gone seven games without netting a goal. After a promising […]
Man Utd news: Benfica goalkeeper Mile Svilar reveals advice Romelu Lukaku gave him
Benfica handed a Champions League debut to 18-year-old goalkeeper Mile Svilar last night against Manchester United but it was a performance to forget for the youngster. The Portuguese side were drawing 0-0 with the Red Devils until Svilar misjudged a Marcus Rashford free-kick and handled it over the line. The 1-0 defeat left Benfica rock […]
