He made the difference today.. Setting up goals for City and missing his chances on the other side.. He is in a terrible state and that just shows. City had all of the ball but didnt have many chances other than what Lukaku gave them. He needs to get rested for some games as this is getting ridiculous seeing him playing 90min game after game almost only being dangerous in his own box..
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Morata is a superior player in every way. He would give us so much in the build up.
His transformation to Emile Heskey has completed today.
We’re in big trouble if this guy is our main striker for the next few years. He’ll score goals against shite teams to drive up his stats, but that has never been being United’s primary striker has or should be about. Even Berbatov had that game vs Liverpool. I can’t see Lukaku ever doing something like that in a big game.
Mhkitaryan and Mata both being awful hasn't helped I suppose. But yeah fair point, he probably is only used to 1 game a week generally.
Great keeping but a £90m striker should be burying that. Erm and it is easy from my computer screen because its plain as day that his technique is poor and his manipulation of a ball is sub par. I understand that Ederson saved it but look at it again, he doesn't make a good enough connection on the ball and hence why he doesn't score.
Worst No.9 performance I’ve ever seen at OT.
Should apologise to us all, as should José for leaving him on for 90mins.
Utter, utter pish.
Should apologise to us all, as should José for leaving him on for 90mins.
Utter, utter pish.
Serious question - Is he a better striker then Chicharito was when he was here? Hernandez is better in the air despite being way smaller, he's a better finisher, touch pretty much the same, play style pretty much the same, link up play more or less the same. Hernandez works much harder, better off the ball movement especially in the box. Lukaku for all his size is fecking useless in the air, doesn't know how to shield defenders off, and just has this high opinion of himself that he doesn't back up on the pitch at all. The sooner we get rid, the better. A huge backwards move from the club IMO.
Worst thing is that Mourinho won't ever drop him.
Worst thing is that Mourinho won't ever drop him.
Big man - weak af.
£75m, amazing buy 
Back when we won the treble we had FOUR strikers better than Lukaku.
You have to keep the shot on the ground too and put it in the corner, these are finishing basics.
Disgraceful performance tonight.
Issue was Blind kept him quiet on several occasions.
He's a good flat track bully but really worrying that he hasn't produced much since the first few weeks.
The white Andy Carroll
Rom, you have to do better, mayt. People starting to call you Emil Heskey and Belgian Yakubu.
People must forget that. We payed him 90 mil. We will not sell him unless somebody pay at least 70. And who will do that.
We are stuck with lukaku. Now we now clearly what player he is. He will score goals but unfortunately he is technically really really limited player. I will say first here that i was blind in his assessment this summer. I really thought that he has more skill and that he knows to use his strength.
But still rate him. Not that high anymore( i rated him in top 5 strikers in the world
) but he is still good player.If you miss out on Top 4, you'll start to realize/remember that you're not in a position to be picky.
And Levy will be well aware that 150m is a lot of money - even if spurs fans like to imagine otherwise.
Can we sell him in the summer please he really doesn't fit. Doesn't look good technically at all. 50m would do it I reckon then get someone that will really take us to the next level.
Unfortunately that won't happen. So we have to hope that he can come good.
Unfortunately that won't happen. So we have to hope that he can come good.
I disagree. I don't remember his role in our goal against Spurs but what he did against Arsenal was bog standard and should be something expected of a United player. Next time you watch us play, take a note of how many times a ball comes to Lukaku and he fails to hold it up and bring his team mates into play.
I can understand why Jose would be reluctant to drop him now, but I feel like it's a hard choice that has to be made.
Should be dropped. 1 mistake defending a set piece in a big match is bad enough, 2 in the same game is just unacceptable. It shows poor concentration and lack of focus. It shows he doesn't want it enough. If you can't get your head right for the big games you don't belong at a big club.
He should get racked and be given the miki treatment. Either get with the program or go back to a small club.
He should get racked and be given the miki treatment. Either get with the program or go back to a small club.
You honestly think Utd can buy Kane? I don't.
I don't really blame him for the second half chance because he's so close to the keeper but in general he was abysmal. We got the wrong one.
Ffs the kneejerking in here, I'll be first to say he was really bad today but to start writing him off already is stupid. Atleast give him a season to settle.
Diabolical.
Things can change very quickly with players. A couple of months ago everyone was moaning about Lingard and his wages, now they are eating their words. Lukaku will bounce back and resume scoring soon at which point the pitch forks will orient themselves towards the next player.
Exactly! Really basic
Mata awful?
He had no problems doing it to Mhiki. Lukaku shouldn't be exempt from the same treatment.
He's low in confidence atm and has been playing non stop now Zlatan is back he can rotate with him. Once he gets a few goals he will be back.
Goals will come... bad miss which no one can deny. But how much of an impact can we really expect when the only service is a long ball that he's fighting for against 2 defenders. Outside of the miss there was probably one other ball that was in a decent attacking position actually sent to him.
He's played most his career in the premier league. A year to settle will make little difference.
He won't get much better than what we have seen of him.
We did Chelsea a massive favour.
I'm sorry but playing for Manchester United is a lot different from West Brom and Everton. Then you've got the new manager, team mates and tactics to get used to.
A truly, truly awful performance from him today. Panicky under any form of pressure and starved of all skill and confidence. Feel bad for him but the guy needs a rest and maybe a bit of time to refocus.
Had a nightmare of a game. At fault for their two goals and then misses a pretty decent chance.
Still have faith in him. Just needs to bang in a few to get is confidence back.
Still have faith in him. Just needs to bang in a few to get is confidence back.
We have Lingard, Martial, Rashford and Mata fighting for his position. All of these players are playing much better than him therefore it's not a particularly difficult decision.
In the case of Lukaku, which other out and out striker do we have? Zlatan clearly is 100% fit so he can't start every match at the moment,. Yes we could potentially play Martial or Rashford up top but I think Mou prefers them on the wing.
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I'm not saying he should be exempt from being dropped. I'm just saying I can understand Mou's reluctance in dropping Lukaku.
These things shouldn't adversely impact his piss poor off the ball movement, inability in the air, 0 hold up ability, piss poor link up Play, inability to hold off defenders and poor finishing.
Was dreadful today and has been very poor for the past few months.
We will not win a major title with him as our main striker.
It’s infuriating to see defences play the ball out from the back and not an ounce of effort from him to press them.
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