Jose Mourinho Speaks on Lukaku's Absence From United UEFA-Fixture Today

Jose Mourinho Speaks on Lukaku’s Absence From United UEFA-Fixture Today

Manchester united top striker, Romelu Lukaku is a doubt for the upcoming crucial Champions League game against Italian champions, Juventus, on Wednesday.

Lukaku did not make the squad for United’s crucial Champions League game against Italian champions. The Belgian international has lost his starting spot of late due to an indifferent start to the season. Lukaku has endured a difficult start to the season, managing just 4 goals in 14 appearances so far this term.

Mourinho said, “The reason is, he is playing lots of matches and lately, not just not scoring goals, but also not showing lots of confidence”. speaking after the Tofees clash.

The 25-year-old Belgian suffered a muscle injury in training on Friday. Mourinho revealed before kick-off that Lukaku was not in the match day squad for the premier league clash at Bournemouth.

When asked whether the striker would be available for the Manchester derby on Sunday, Mourinho replied. “injured for tomorrow and we don’t know for Sunday”. Definitely means no drama from lukaku tonight.

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