Arsenal legend Paul Merson has explained in his opinion, why Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has been struggling. The former Chelsea player has been in one of the worst forms of his career, going a total of 8 games without finding the back of the net for once. In his defence, Paul Merson stated that the player might be struggling because he has not enjoyed the support of his teammates, noting that the Belgium international has not been having the chances he ought to from the players. Lukaku has been unable to help win games for his side with suggestions that he is living with the regret. Eden Hazard shades Jose Mourinho, says he's enjoying football under Sarri but remains coy over his future at Stamford Bridge However, manager Jose Mourinho … [Read more...]
Dimitar Berbatov tells Lukaku how to return to goalscoring form
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has been criticized by both fans and pundits for his dip in form with his poor delivery on goals in the Old Trafford this season. The Belgium striker has yet to score any goal in his last 8 appearances for United despite seeing enough of games under manager Jose Mourinho. However, former United striker Dimitar Berbatov thinks the Belgium international has been hard on himself by allowing the goal drought and the criticism get at him. According to Berbatov, the former Chelsea striker must keep it simple with himself and keep his focus to be able to regain his scoring form. The former player said Lukaku is doing too much so as to impress the manager and the fans but that is not working for him as he needs to be … [Read more...]
Jose Mourinho defends Lukaku’s performance
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has defended his under firing striker Romelu Lukaku against criticisms. Lukaku has been criticized for not scoring a goal for his Old Trafford team in eight games and was again found wanting in their 1-0 Champions League defeat against Juventus. The Red Devils manager is not concerned about the player’s poor form as he vows to keep faith with him for their weekend Premier League clash against Everton on Sunday. He has scored a total of four goals in 13 games this season with the manager believing he can do more if given more time to settle well. How Mourinho ‘deceived’ fans on Pogba’s captain band stripping The former Chelsea boss described the Belgium man as a fantastic player with good professional qualities … [Read more...]
Lukaku gets ‘pussycat’ comparison from Arsenal legend
Arsenal legend Martin Keown has come down heavily on Manchester United striker as he compares him with a ‘pussycat’ on the pitch, especially in the Champions League game against Juventus. Lukaku has not been in fine form and he looks like he is not bothered but Keown has a problem with that, stating that the body language of the Belgium striker is negative because he lacks the desire and push from within. The Arsenal legend is marvelled that a player with such strength has failed to have it impactful, instead, he played like a ‘pussycat’ each time he is on the field this season. Keown said Lukaku was bullied by Giorgio Chiellini and Leonardo Bonucci and could not rescue himself with his much gifted strength. Liverpool fans shade Harry Kane Lukaku has … [Read more...]
Why Martial, Rashford need not to be pampered anymore
Manchester United legend Paul Scholes has hinted that youngsters Anthony Martial and Marcus Rashford need not to be pampered anymore after their poor performance against Juventus. Both forwards failed to deliver a convincing performance in the game that saw United lose by 1-0 at the Old Trafford. United legend affirmed that both players should not be pampered again and should not be referred to as potentials anymore because they ought to have passed that stage. According to him, the French and English strikers have played over 100 games which disqualify them from being potentials anymore. He stressed that there is no other time they have got to live in their future other than now. United have responded to Tottenham’s interest in star player Scholes … [Read more...]
Why Lukaku is as ‘disrespectful’ as Paul Pogba
Manchester United legend is of the opinion that Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku is disrespectful to the club for making transfer claims. This is the first time a player will be accused of being disrespectful after French midfielder Paul Pogba who was recently a subject of discussion for his rift with manager Jose Mourinho. The player who is reported to be at loggerhead with the Portuguese manager reportedly told the club’s executive vice-chairman his intention to leave after he was stripped of his captain band and told he will never lead the team. The World Cup winner came under attack for what was described as disrespect to the club. However same scenario has played out with Lukaku who is believed to be fed up with the happenings at the Old Trafford and … [Read more...]
Uefa Nations League! Lukaku replies critics with Belgium brace
Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has replied his critics by scoring a brace in Belgium’s 2-1 victory against Switzerland in the UEFA Nations League. The United striker has been criticized for not giving his best for the club scoring only two goals this season in all competitions. He was pointed to as one of the reasons why the Red Devils have struggled this season with his goal drought. However, Lukaku broke the deadlock by finding the back of the net on two occasions in the game. It would be recalled that the Belgium striker admitted he was going to cool off from the controversies at the Old Trafford, stating that his side’s 3-2 win against Newcastle before the international break was a big relieve to him and the team. Before the Newcastle win, … [Read more...]
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