Thing is, Lukaku would thrive in both this setup and the counterattacking setup as well. Which is something Mourinho probably will look to improve. I think we can expect more from Lukaku in his second season. He is certainly has a lot more in his locker than a Chicharito type
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Two class finishes. Interesting to hear Drogba saying he’s been telling him to replicate the movements of a tennis player before they hit a shot. Short steps then bam. Worked a treat for his first goal!
...and mind bullets.
What. A. Player.
Lukaku will not replicate this form for United until we sign a proper RB, RW and LB. Mertens is causing havoc and dragging defenders all over the place. Our right wing is currently nonexistent. Everything is focused on the left side and even on that side we don't have enough quality.
I believe the Belgium assistant manager also commented on his improvement ever since he has joined United.
If Lukaku scored a lot of goal for us next season like he does for Belgium now then he'd be worth 150m more. His price tag seems more bargain as time goes.
Can't wait for the season to start. Lukaku and Sanchez are going to get the right service. They're going to be deadly this season. He'll still have his haters though, I suppose.
Caf resident : Don't forget 1 shit first touch. Kane is miles better.
Really hope he bags a hat trick.
Indeed. Kane is Messiah on here. Two goals vs Tunis and he is world class. Would never happen Lukaku.
Mourinho was right. We got really lucky with the timing of his signing. Completely different level B.N. (before Neymar) and A.N.
Hopefully this will open Mou's mind to buy a good playmaker in the class of Hazard or KdB.
Doubt it though.
Doubt it though.
We started the season well setting up Lukaku with a fair number of chances against West Ham and CSKA Moscow but didn't really build on that.
There was also an obsession with trying to cross the ball to Lukaku when he's shown that he's perfectly fine with the ball at his feet. I thought it was a shame we didn't build up on the Martial-Lukaku partnership as the link up play and on field chemistry between them was pretty good.
Hopefully we can get the best out of Lukaku next season. With the right service he's deadly.
There was also an obsession with trying to cross the ball to Lukaku when he's shown that he's perfectly fine with the ball at his feet. I thought it was a shame we didn't build up on the Martial-Lukaku partnership as the link up play and on field chemistry between them was pretty good.
Hopefully we can get the best out of Lukaku next season. With the right service he's deadly.
What is the garbage I posted? You haven't pointed it out once. Just calling me names and being immature.
I think he is the same mold of player as Chicharito but just a much, much higher level with some extra strength added too. Just think we will have the same frustrations if Mourinho plays the same stuff all around.
He is the one that should be providing Lukaku and a big reason why Rom has struggled!
I'll never understand why we only used that tactic for Everton and Watford matches. Two of our best performances.
Bit of a limp?
Definitely noticeable. That was one major complaint against him for me
Well played Rom!!I”m just delighted for him,his confidence will be sky high going into next season...
Him or me? I don't remember rating you.
Well done, Lukaku! Looks sharp as a flaying knife.
A player with his mentality and work rate is just going to get better and better. Probably my favourite player at the club.
The scrutiny on him has become patronising now. He’s an elite forward and will continue to get better.
Except that's simply not true. We've created far more chances per game this season, than the season prior and that had miles more than the season prior to that. You're essentially saying we're set up like an LVG side, which you know is wrong.
I literally didn't say that yet you you're saying I did...
Lukaku was flashed at 37km/h in the first half.
Watching him do well for Belgium makes me glad he decided not to play for us in the Fa cup final.
Makes you wonder how much he can score for us if we get some decent attacking football going
Right, so He's one of the best yet He's half a level below the level of someone like Kane and yet He is not a problem.
Guess who's the problem?
Yes! of course! it's fecking Mourinho. Everything is obviously Mourinho's fault.
One chance per game is not true at all. Stop being being hyperbolic.
All too often hyperbole is par for the course on this forum.
3 misses for Bats! Hope Lukaku doesn't play vs England
Well when Sanchez is having to do all the donkey work all over the pitch, it's not really surprising.
There is no shame in being half a level below Kane who I think is probably the best pure striker in the world right now. If Lukaku had a better first touch he would be the same. I say he is half a level below because I highly rate Kane and think he will be remembered as one of the best of this generation.
One chance per second is obviously exaggeration to make a point. Mourinho's negative style has negatively impacted Lukaku. As you can clearly see he is lethal in a lively Belgium squad. Doesn't do so well with static play. Guy feeds of movement and runs in the final third.
He would have had 3/4 goals if he stayed on
That’s peculiar.
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