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Jun212018 by JBNo Comments

Eden Hazard speaks out on rift with Lukaku after taking aim at the forward

Premier League

Eden Hazard has played down his criticism of Romelu Lukaku after he accused the Manchester United striker of going missing against in their World Cup opener against Panama. Belgium struggled to break Panama down in the first half, but scored three in the second half with Lukaku scoring two of those goals. Despite the win, Hazard conceded he was unhappy with Lukaku’s efforts in the first half and said it was difficult to play when the team is a man down. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); The comments shocked fans and sparked rumours there could be a rift growing between the attacking duo, but Hazard has rubbished those claims and insisted there was no ill will. ‘As the captain, even if I am not the captain I can talk, on the pitch I try to give my best,...

Apr292018 by JBNo Comments

Mourinho gives update on Lukaku’s injury

Premier League

Jose Mourinho is hopeful Romelu Lukaku injury is not serious after the Belgium international hobbled off in their 2-1 win against Arsenal. Lukaku went down in pain from a tackle in the second half at Old Trafford, and received treatment on the pitch. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); Lukaku was then replaced by Mourinho, who sent Marcus Rashford on in his place before United secured a late 2-1 victory. And the United manager suggested Lukaku may not be okay to return in time for the FA Cup final against Chelsea. He said: ‘I hope it is not something that immediately puts him out of a game in three weeks, but I don’t know.’ United will be praying the injury is not a serious one with a massive FA Cup final with Chelsea at Wembley on May 19. (a...

Mar142018 by JBNo Comments

Some United players were hiding, says Lukaku

Premier League, La Liga, UEFA

Manchester United forward Romelu Lukaku has said some of his teammate "were hiding" after the Champions League second leg loss to Sevilla due to disappointment. "Something was wrong with some players, some players were hiding," Lukaku told BT Sport. "I think we started the game well, but then we let them get a bit of control in the game. We had a few half-chances but we didn't score. "Then they scored the first goal and from that moment on we tried to chase the game. Then they scored the second one which was a big blow. At the end we kept pushing, but it was not enough. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); "We should have done much better today because with the quality that we have in the team, I think we should have gone through. But we didn't deserve it be...

Feb262018 by JBNo Comments

I deserve more respect for my goalscoring record, says Lukaku

Premier League

The Belgium international has been in spectacular form for Manchester United this season but thinks the criticism he receives is too much. Romelu Lukaku feels he has proved himself as a striker and believes he deserves more respect for his goalscoring record. The 24-year-old has netted 22 goals in 40 games in all competitions for Manchester United this season following his £75 million move from Everton. Lukaku is now two goals short of a century in the Premier League in his career, having also played for Chelsea and West Bromwich Albion before a spell at Everton. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); His strike against Chelsea was his first against a top-eight side in the Premier league this season. “I started playing when I was 16. Year in, year out...

Feb222018 by JBNo Comments

Ferdinand and Scholes slam weak Lukaku after Sevilla draw

UEFA, Premier League

Rio Ferdinand and Paul Scholes have criticised Romelu Lukaku after Manchester United's poor performance against Sevilla. Manchester United had David De Gea to thank after his important saves helped the club to a 0-0 draw with the Spanish side. United failed to create many clear-cut chances, with Lukaku volleying over an early chance before Marcus Rashford dragged an effort wide in the closing stages of the match. ‘Again, Lukaku has to be better,’ Paul Scholes told BT Sport. ‘When you play counter-attacking football, the ball has got to stick. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); ‘He was so weak. You’ve got to be strong, you’ve got to get hold of the ball. You’ve got to get your touch right and bring players in. Most of the time, he’s given the ball away...