Actually he is decent in the air at best. Physically he is a beast and will always dominate defenders. He is at his best when he is running into space not looking over his shoulders.
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There's no doubt that Lukaku is a great striker.
But he must consistently prove himself in UCL, the pinnacle of club football, to be considered as a top 5 striker at least.
Especially when he's playing for a club of Manchester United's caliber.
Terrible comparison.
But he must consistently prove himself in UCL, the pinnacle of club football, to be considered as a top 5 striker at least.
Especially when he's playing for a club of Manchester United's caliber.
I was talking about whenever Lukaku was effecive in front of goal, not about his overall play...
Guess they haven't watched Belgium game or his goals overshadowing Lukaku's misses.
Agreed. Bats was definitely wasteful, but so was Lukaku who could've scored more goals given to the service he got from De Bruyne & Hazard.
Benzema and Lukaku are completely different type of players who have different roles in their respective clubs.
Terrible comparison.
Nope. I'm just being honest.
Oh dear.
I have no doubt people are being 'honest' when they post.
That doesn't mean it's an argument that makes sense. Top strikers miss tons of chances - look it up, they count them (don't remember Lukaku doing this yesterday though).
That doesn't mean it's an argument that makes sense. Top strikers miss tons of chances - look it up, they count them (don't remember Lukaku doing this yesterday though).
I don’t think you watched the game. What were these clear chances? KDB over hit his pass and got nowhere near Lukaku.
Doubling down i see. You're wrong, Lukaku's conversion to chance ratio is excellent this world cup. And his overall play is also excellent.
Hope he isn't injured...
Lukaku is quite good in the air when he can run onto crosses in front of him. He'll win a good share of them, so having somebody who can provide a significant improvement in deliveries would see him cause havoc in the box.
It's winning long balls up from the back where he's, considering his size and power, shockingly poor. Just doesn't seem able to judge the flight of the ball at all as it always ends up going well over his head. If there was one thing he really needs to work on, even more than his inconsistent first touch, it would be to improve his ability to win those long balls.
I'm very impressed with how Lukaku's conducting himself on and off the pitch. He and Lingard have done United proud so far and hopefully Pogba will step it up too (actually in a generally lacklustre tournament for France he at least provided one of their few moments of quality in winning the ball high up the pitch and releasing Giroud for Mbappe's goal). Rom's definitely our man at the WC though, and what a man.
I've never said he wasn't good in the air. He isn't Andy Carroll. He has much more to offer. We couldn't expect win the EPL/be title contenders and be a competitive team in the ECL playing like Stoke or West Ham. I agree we need a better attacking play (more movement off the ball, better understanding of our players), a RW, good FBs etc. But I'm tired of the plan B (long balls to Fellaini and Lukaku) it never works...I'm not sure we have a plan A in attack actually.
Rom was awesome last season. He worked his socks off for the team, ran like Kanté, defended like Cavani without any complaint.
No he isn't but it's about variation. If United had some decent crossers in their team Lukaku would arguably get a few more goals, not to mention it would open up the centre of the pitch and give him space to work in and make runs in behind.
Kudos to the mods on an excellent use of the banning stick.
Needs to rest 1-2 days, ligament injury in left foot according to presser.
Wouldn’t be surprised if he’s benched for Game.
Unlike Kane, Lukaku cares more about the team than the golden boot.
He was banned for having a contrary opinion about Lukaku?
Or was he aggressive or insulting towards someone?
His never say die attitude reminds me of Ronaldo. His first touch reminds me of Rooney in his later years.
He was talking absolute bollox in the De Gea thread too.
And the Pogba thread.
El Passilo is Benzema's cousin. He/she thinks everyone is overrated except Benzema who doesn't get the credit he deserves.
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Is he? Just hearing Martinez interview saying he's ready. Either way don't think he will be risked.
Source?
Is Rom fit for the match tonight?
Future Utd captain
He'd be a great captain indeed!
Not his night in front of goal that was a brilliant dummy at the critical moment for their winner.
Not the greatest of game but made it up with that stunning dummy at the end. Christ the presence of mind to do that considering the circumstances.
Incredible awareness by Lukaku for Chadli’s goal. He could’ve had a hat-trick himself with a bit more luck but that intelligence for the winner was outstanding.
Very good dummy for the winner. He should have atleast 1.
He doesn't only score goals, he also makes his teammates score them. Something which I don't see Kane doing as much. Should have scored the header though.
Superb scenes here post-match. Lukaku is the real leader of this Belgium team. I’m so happy he’s ours.
That dummy was class for the winning goal.
Two penalties, a header from a foot out and a deflected shot he knew nothing about. Do not underestimate the English GOAT.
His layoffs were great too and some of the passes he fizzes across the pitch are excellent. His all round game is becoming superb.
What a goal at the end. What a dummy! What a player! I really like him.
Doing his Gerrard impression again with the team huddle 
bit cringy that don't want to see it at united.
bit cringy that don't want to see it at united....Jesus christDoing his Gerrard impression again with the team huddle
His run to make space for Meunier was also great.
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