Who's complaining about him and why ? Hardly his fault if we can only manage 2 balls at him at most these days.
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There's been moments and glimpses in every single game for us that I've watched him and truly wondered if he's ever played football before. It's not really a major criticism of his, but when things don't go well for him technically - they REALLY don't go well and it's absolutely comical. I wish someone can compile a video/gif of all his technical mishaps into one. He does not look like a footballer at all at times.
Needs someone better than Mikhitaryan to play behind him. Jose's tactics agaisnt the big clubs leave him very isolated up top. Of course the absence of Pogba and Fellaini doesn't help too.
Very good point.
I fear that Ronaldo and Messi have messed up the people's view on what strikers should do on the pitch. It's not enough to score goals and give assists (which Lukaku has been doing consistanly every year) but they also have to be some sort of playmaker. A few weeks ago you could read on here that his hold up play is actually pretty good and he didn't seem to be lazy at all. Now that he has been left isolated at the front the last few games he's all crap again. If he could only cross to himself ...
The fact that he's so big doesn't help either because then a lesser control will stick out more than with smaller more nimble players. If you only play with one striker you need to have a midfield that's playing close to you and is willing to run past you so you can flick off the ball.
Out of 10 league games Lukaku has scored in 6 games and in 2 games he assisted our only goals. But somehow he isn't a top player.
In CL, In 3 games he scored in 2 of them and also in Super cup.
So in 14 games he started, he scored in 9 games and assisted in 2 games. Only games he didn't was against Leicester, Liverpool and Benfica.
But somehow people are still moaning about him. It's not just the number of goals he scored, it's about in how many games he scored or assisted which is very good record for us.
In CL, In 3 games he scored in 2 of them and also in Super cup.
So in 14 games he started, he scored in 9 games and assisted in 2 games. Only games he didn't was against Leicester, Liverpool and Benfica.
But somehow people are still moaning about him. It's not just the number of goals he scored, it's about in how many games he scored or assisted which is very good record for us.
Why don't you do it?
It's also ridiculous to compare him to Messi/Ronaldo because they are attacking wide players who have adapted over time - in Ronaldo's case he is now more of a 9 - and both freaks of nature. It's like comparing him to Nemar, they are so different.
Lukaku needs runners off him, proven by Martial's goal, but as a lone front man with only Mkhi behind he's not that dangerous. Put someone more explosive in the hole (Maybe even Martial so when attacking we're effectively a 4-4-2) and he'll start racking up way more assists.
I'm amazed people are saying he isnt a top player but i must admit to being a little frustrated over the past few games. His first touch is incredibly poor and i dont understand why he seems to have stopped running the channels (albeit only in the past 2 games), unless its come from Jose it just makes him look lazy.
He'll score plenty this season but i think he'll still be a source of frustration too, i can see why we're bringing Zlat back, will provide competition, a different proposition and dare i say it, a little more quality when required.
I can see both sides of this & I think he's got a lot of untapped potential.
He wasn't great yesterday but still did some good things - I also think him being there is a threat to the opposition & helps our team shape (aeons better than having Zlatan there, but without the Big Swede's technique (and inability to run anywhere,) I suppose[/QUO
Hope so pal
Lukaku is a goal poacher. He'll put the ball inside the net (which is exactly what we need) but we can't expect him to contribute alot in our game play. He might develop into a more complete player in due time but that will require time
Amazing how you weren't calling for these "technique" videos' when Rooney could hardly stand up playing football, let alone score
I'm not sure what people are expecting from Lukaku.
Everyone knew he wasn't some technical wizard. He's a battering ram who can put the ball in the net.
The only thing I'd critise him for is he isn't great at bringing the ball down from a goalkick or a long ball forward. If he improved on that he'd be a monster.
Everyone knew he wasn't some technical wizard. He's a battering ram who can put the ball in the net.
The only thing I'd critise him for is he isn't great at bringing the ball down from a goalkick or a long ball forward. If he improved on that he'd be a monster.
I thought he did well against Spurs considering the fact that most of the time he had to feed off aimless long balls against some of the finest centre backs in the country.
He still got the important assist for Martial's goal and could have scored with the header that hit the post.
He still got the important assist for Martial's goal and could have scored with the header that hit the post.
He did very well vs Spurs, was unlucky not to score.
Said it in other threads and I will say it again in this thread. There are far too many spoilt so called supporters of this club, that is what happens when a club has won so much. If you don't like your club not winning every game and running rampant then go and support Barcelona. You would think the last few years would put things into perspective for people and bring them back down to earth but no, some fans are a disgrace to be honest. Moaning at everything, they really need to get a grip.
No he is much more than a goal poacher. Hernandez was a goal poacher. He couldnt do much else. Lukaku does so much more. Firstly he is quick, he can turn and run at defenders, good header of the ball, physical beast and can bully people, can score from outside the box, his mere presence forces defenders to strategise how to mark him. You get too close and he will turn you or hold you off and give him too much space and he has the confidence to run with the ball.
Goal Poachers get quite a bad rep in here which I think its unfair. Inzaghi for example was one of the most intelligent players around. He had to because talent wise he was Serie B standard but that’s not important. Despite his limitations he made it work and outsmarted some of the finest defenders of the time including our own Jaap Stam.
Also note that not all goal poachers are like Hernandez. Players like Vieri, RVN and Shearer were physical beasts who could bully anyone from the ball. Andy Cole (at Newcastle) was also a goal poacher but he relied on his blistering pace which could easily outpace anyone.
Honestly I think that Lukaku is exactly what United needed. We’re struggling to score goals and Lukaku is one of the best in putting the ball in. I also think that we cant really blame the guy of anything really. Our creative department is still work in progress and up until that is sorted we’re going to struggle.
The main thing that gets on my nerves is when he asks for the ball , arms out etc and his teammates play the safe ball to someone else instead , we have a bunch of " safe passers " in our squad and it's so annoying.
Funny enough when I used to watch Everton the same thing would happen.
If you're about to reach the final 3rd of the pitch,your striker should be given first priority( unless it's an obvious chance).
Funny enough when I used to watch Everton the same thing would happen.
If you're about to reach the final 3rd of the pitch,your striker should be given first priority( unless it's an obvious chance).
My only complaint is that he doesn't use his physique enough. I think he could knock defenders around more than he does. Which would compensate for those moments when his footwork is a bit off.
You deserve a million bucks.
Don't be lazy and do it yourself then.
You could do this for any player.
Definitely, the most extreme case being his encounters with Blind while playing at Everton where he wouldn't use his strength or speed to bully him. He has the ability to outmuscle almost everyone he can't outrun and vice versa, but rarely seems to want to exploit that advantage.
With his physique, pace, and finishing ability you expect him to be a Drogba clone with more goals, instead you get a rich man's Chicharito.
Amazing how you weren't calling for these "technique" videos' when Rooney could hardly stand up playing football, let alone score
Jesus christ, don't get me wrong I love the fecker. I think he's the best goal scorer we've had in a while. I just can't help but notice that he does it every game. In regards to Rooney, I've been beating that dead horse for the past 3 years.Barring the moment where the crowd groaned at him for giving up on the ball, he was a handful for what most consider the best central pairing in the league plus dier. Once again for 60-70 minutes he was isolated up top until martial came on and got closer to him.
The second half especially whichever cb he pulled on to he was a real problem for them as you saw by the way he made alderweireld look like a little boy with the header against the post.
Pogba being out really harms the way we play, there’s no quick transition anymore everything feels like it’s at walking pace as matic and Herrera don’t have that 3-4 strides with the ball that make the midfield and defence turn. Mhki has to drop deep and collect the ball closer leaving lukaku occupied by the 2/3 centre halves, whereas before Pogba would commit the opponents midfield allowing mhki to go beyond and give the defence something to think about.
The second half especially whichever cb he pulled on to he was a real problem for them as you saw by the way he made alderweireld look like a little boy with the header against the post.
Pogba being out really harms the way we play, there’s no quick transition anymore everything feels like it’s at walking pace as matic and Herrera don’t have that 3-4 strides with the ball that make the midfield and defence turn. Mhki has to drop deep and collect the ball closer leaving lukaku occupied by the 2/3 centre halves, whereas before Pogba would commit the opponents midfield allowing mhki to go beyond and give the defence something to think about.
Think he was great and our best player this season so far. Even in last three games, when he had practically no service he still managed to create two goals and found some chances to score.
Very fecking annoying. He's a real striker and knows where the ball can be best played for him. Our players are soooo frustrating when they resort to the safest and often most pointless passing option.
It's a good thing that he can learn from the master himself - Fellaini.
Very well put
Man Utd 2:0 Benfica
Not played well again imo.
Here's our striker for the next 5-10 years folks (unless Mourinho leaves). Fantastic..
Going through a spell thats for sure. All players do. He'll get back to his best soon enough
He looks like the one closest to creating anything, nevermind on the end of stuff
The players tasked with the job of creating chances are so bad at it that Lukaku has moved to the right wing to create the chances himself.
He’s been a lot better this second half.
can't fault his effort
he's just in a lean spell
he's just in a lean spell
Toss off and go and support Man City mate.
Because I want us to be better? You can't be happy with what you're watching right now...
He’s better on that RW than any of our other players
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