Romelu Lukaku

[Jase 43,479]

3 minutes ago, Pizy said:

Being almost universally slated on RedCafe. Has been a lot this season. Many already proclaiming him a bust and saying they'd gladly see the back of him in the summer if he carries on like this.

Bit harsh on him but they knew exactly the player they were getting. Needs great service or he's useless. When he gets good service (against shit teams) he'll score. Not a top level footballer, but a top level goal scorer. I think he'd have been great for the United of old where they had terrific wingers who can deliver amazing crosses.

Who knows, maybe if they spend another coup,e hundred million on top class wide players he'll kill it for them. Hopefully not since it's amazing to see José melting down again. 

Not sure if Lukaku is capable of being a true elite striker, even as a poacher never mind an all rounder. He lacks intelligent in his game, doesn't seem to possess mental strength and for someone with a big physique, he sure doesn't use it to his advantage and bully defenders like Drogba, for instance. He doesn't make himself a nightmare to play against. He's turning 25 next year, needs to start making his mark at the highest level soon if he's ever going to be a great striker.

[Pizy 18,852]

1 hour ago, Jason said:

Not sure if Lukaku is capable of being a true elite striker, even as a poacher never mind an all rounder. He lacks intelligent in his game, doesn't seem to possess mental strength and for someone with a big physique, he sure doesn't use it to his advantage and bully defenders like Drogba, for instance. He doesn't make himself a nightmare to play against. He's turning 25 next year, needs to start making his mark at the highest level soon if he's ever going to be a great striker.

Think he'd benefit greatly from playing with a complimentary second striker. Like if they manage to sign their long term target Griezmann. Him being the lone striker at a huge club with all that pressure exposes his many flaws.

[Unionjack 7,531]

Romelu Lukaku wanted to join Chelsea before Manchester United transfer, claims Farhad Moshiri

Everton co-owner Farhad Moshiri claims Romelu Lukaku rejected a new deal to stay at Goodison Park last summer because he wanted to join Chelsea.

The Belgian was wanted by both Chelsea and Manchester United last summer and ended up moving to Old Trafford for £75million.

United captain Wayne Rooney moved to Goodison Park on a free in the week before Lukaku moved the other way and his arrival at Old Trafford was seen as a huge coup for Jose Mourinho’s men.

Chelsea responded by sealing a move for Alvaro Morata within a fortnight but Moshiri claims Lukaku wanted to move to Stamford Bridge and his mother had a role in the decision

‘With Romelu I wasted two summers trying to keep him. I spoke to him, his agent, his mother,’ said Moshiri.

‘We tried to offer him a better offer than Chelsea. He wanted to play for Chelsea though – at that time.

He was also critical of Paul Martin, the midfielder's agent.

‘The money that agents can get from players moving club is immense and nothing has to be disclosed. Bill (Kenwright) has been like a father to many players, but ultimately it’s the agents they rely on.

‘If I tell you what we offered him, you won’t believe it, and we offered him an even better deal.

‘His agent came to Finch Farm to sign the contract then Lukaku phones his mother and ‘there was a pilgrimage to Africa and some sort of voodoo that says he had to sign for Chelsea’. What can you do?

‘He’d gone to LA and wouldn’t go back, his brain had gone. Luis Suarez had to bite a few players to get his move.’

The most painful was Ross Barkley, Last year I said we had three stars: Stones, Barley and Romelu. Ross was the one, the local boy, we thought we wouldn't lose.

'When it got to the two years I met his agent and and said we need to extend the contract. He said 'You need to get Ronald Koeman' and we got Koeman. He then said Stones was his friend and he should be allowed to leave and he left.

'We got into the last year and again we didn't want him to go. Bill miraculously got an offer for £35m for a player who was injured and then he changed his mind. Sam (Allardyce) spoke to him and he didn't want to stay.'

 

http://metro.co.uk/2018/01/09/romelu-lukaku-wanted-join-chelsea-manchester-united-transfer-claims-farhad-moshiri-7217418/

[The Skipper 20,609]

Not bad for a “donkey” that supposedly doesn’t offer anything but goals. 

 

[Tomo 21,751]

34 minutes ago, The Skipper said:

Not bad for a “donkey” that supposedly doesn’t offer anything but goals. 

 

Has any other striker played in the PL consistenly in that time like he has? Aguero's the only other striker in the whole division who's been a first choice at a PL club through the entirety of that time frame and he misses atleast 1/3rd of games through injury. Rom on the other hand has been getting unconditional starts so he should really be winning that particular stat given the time advantages he's had over the rest.

[pHaRaOn 2,131]

He's improved so much in his an all-round game in recent months.

[The Skipper 20,609]

41 minutes ago, Tomo said:

Has any other striker played in the PL consistenly in that time like he has? Aguero's the only other striker in the whole division who's been a first choice at a PL club through the entirety of that time frame and he misses atleast 1/3rd of games through injury. Rom on the other hand has been getting unconditional starts so he should really be winning that particular stat given the time advantages he's had over the rest.

Kane, Aguero, Costa until before this season? That’s not too shabby. I understand your point though, but it’s still impressive considering that part of his game is criticised all the time. 

[Blusan Alamb 295]

Make that 19 goals!!

[Polo7 3,496]

Is only slightly better than Michy.

[Blusan Alamb 295]

Romelu Lukaku now has the same amount of goals as Lacazette and Morata combined this season.

[Special Juan 28,096]

Yeah and like the names mentioned he is still very average.

[Jase 43,479]

 

[Special Juan 28,096]

Well we know what's going to happen don't we.

[Neira 19]

Yep. Still very averyage, despite being named MOTM, despite nice goal and beautiful assist. Average. (pun intended).

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5 hours ago, Neira said:

Yep. Still very averyage, despite being named MOTM, despite nice goal and beautiful assist. Average. (pun intended).

Average players have good games too.

he’s a good striker... will never be a great striker, but not mediocre/average either because of his physical attributes.

Still takes a specific system to play a striker like him, and have my doubts United is it.