He won us both games.
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Probably Rashford in for Lingard with Romelu up top. Although many players stepped up during this injury crisis, many players deserve to play even if off the bench at least
Rashford is terrible on the wing. Only way for this to work is with Lukaku on the right wing and Rash as a striker, but imo, both Rash and Lukaku can't play together long term because both prefer to move in the same positions so one of them will always occupy the spaces the others prefer to move in. We'll have to choose one of them.
I loved it when Bertrand tried to take him out with a flying kick but then just bounced off Lukaku as if he was nothing
Man he literally didn't move Lukaku an inch yet he got absolutely mangled off him. It was the best thing I've seen this season.
By "Ole's favourite XI" I have Rashford in there already unless I'm misreading your reply?
Basically, this XI:
de Gea
Young Smalling/Bailly/Jones Lindelof Shaw
Matic
Herrera Pogba
Lukaku Rashford Martial
So, Lukaku replacing Lingard on the right, but with the front 3 still rotating so it won't be a set position.Young Smalling/Bailly/Jones Lindelof Shaw
Matic
Herrera Pogba
Lukaku Rashford Martial
I've seen a lot of people saying this, but what really is the evidence for it? Lukaku could have downed tools in the last few months when Ole dropped him, but he's been showing he wants to work hard and play for the team. Why not keep him around with the clear expectation that he's not an automatic starter, and will be played based on form, at least for another year? Arsenal have two strikers in Aubameyang and Lacazette who only play together 40-50% of the time; both of them are top strikers, and neither are angling for a move.
Unless Lukaku is actively angling for a move, I don't see the point of selling him.
On current form, Lukaku will play as a striker, not on the right - that's what I meant.
Friendly wager says Ole picks Rashford over Rom on any form, injuries permitting
Lukaku is actually only behind Aguero in goals per minute in the PL this season if we discount penalties (and players with three goals or less).
Against the strongest opposition (e.g. Arsenal and Liverpool) we’ll just have to settle for him putting goals on a plate for his team-mates, right?
That's a helluva a stat. It's such a pity he hasn't been able to develop his non-shooting skills because as a finisher he's not bad.
That second finish is absolutely world class. No touch, wrong-foot, bottom-corner. From outside the box too!
Ole needs to teach him hold up plays. He'll be a nightmare for defenders if He knows how to make use of his strength. He's very sluggish sometimes.
Other than that, two quality goals. Happy for him.
Other than that, two quality goals. Happy for him.
Beast mode today, well done Rom keep it going mate.
City routinely have players of that value sat on the bench.
He do bad touch here and there which shows his lack of technique but as long as he puts the ball in the net, everything is okay.
For all the stick he got, he's still a better striker than Rashford and can actually be relied upon to score, something that isn't always the case with Rasher except for when he was in his purple patch.
I'd still play Lukaku mostly centrally and closer to goal.
I'd still play Lukaku mostly centrally and closer to goal.
His overall game was still pretty bad though. He needs to improve massively on the ball otherwise he'd need to keep scoring couple of wordies like today every game to avoid criticism.
I didn't get an alert for this as, for some reason, it said @el3mel posted my message you quoted.
But yeah, I see what you mean. You may be right but you get the feeling Ole loves Marcus and wants to help develop him into a top CF, and Rom has shown time and time again what a threat he is on the right.
It's a fun predicament to have! I'm looking forward to Martial's and Lingard's returns to see what Ole comes up with.
Ole is a big fan!
The way he generates so much power + to keep it low and in the corner is just amazing. For most of the players that much power would take ball to the top corner .
I still think he adds a lot to our attack that doesn't show up in the stats. I don't know how OGS sees it though.
That's true, I just don't know how the dynamics will be with Lukaku instead of Lingard. I'm guessing Ole will want Lukaku as close to goal as possible, does Rashford play on the wing then?
Disgraceful tackle attempt...I saw someone describe it as like a fly bouncing off a tank
Martial?
This is his second season
This is my stance on them. Score goals/set up goals and dominate forwards/keep clean sheets and it's all good.
Agreed. We should be adding to the squad not subtracting. If Arsenal can make Lacazette/Aubameyang work then we can with Lukaku/Rashford. We play enough games throughout a season to allow plenty of minutes.
I loved it when Bertrand tried to take him out with a flying kick but then just bounced off Lukaku as if he was nothing
Is there a gif or any video of that?
Lukaku doesn't strike me as the sort of Striker who could fulfill a bit-part role. His form is too dependent upon confidence.
Should have been a red card.
We need to cut this guy some slack. Top quality finishing today especially that last one. Had enough pace and accuracy with weaker foot. Keep it up Rom!
Agreed kind of... rashfors currently makes a lot of mistakes and bad decisions
Disgraceful tackle attempt...I saw someone describe it as like a fly bouncing off a tank
It's like a Marvel comic. I wonder if Lukaku even knew that there was a flying kick on him. He just brushed him off like a fly.
Even against Liverpool, we didn't score but our best two chances were created by him
Disgraceful tackle attempt...I saw someone describe it as like a fly bouncing off a tank
That is incredible to watch! I've literally watched it over 20 times, that player should have been red-carded just off intent despite not making a dent on that tank.
Right footed Lukaku is the new RVN. Where has he been hiding this ambidexterity!?
Maybe he’s finally getting time to practice shooting in the training instead of knocking down headers to particularly no one?
Lukaku mentioned in the post-match yesterday that he's always considered himself two-footed. I'd be inclined to agree as he has scored a number of goals with his right foot in the past.
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