Striker = goals ... makes sense as Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho gives new striker Romelu Lukaku simple job
Belgium international set to make first appearance in Saturday’s US tour match against Los Angeles Galaxy following £75 million (HK$766 million) transfer to Old Trafford
Manager Jose Mourinho said Romelu Lukaku will be expected to deliver goals as the striker prepares to make his Manchester United debut.
Lukaku, who completed his £75 million (HK$766 million) transfer to Old Trafford on Monday, could make his first appearance in a United shirt in Saturday’s US tour match against Los Angeles Galaxy.
The 24-year-old’s arrival at United reflects the club’s difficulties in front of goal last season, when they were often unable to convert dominant performances into wins, drawing more games than any other team in the league.
Asked what he expected Lukaku to bring to United, Mourinho replied: “What will he bring us? Hopefully goals.”
Lukaku’s signing gives United an authentic target man, the sort of out-and-out striker Mourinho believed the squad lacked last term.
“[Lukaku]’s the kind of player that everybody knows that he’s a striker,” Mourinho said. “We are not speaking about a multifunctional player or a player that you can adapt, or we can create doubts about positions on the pitch. He’s a striker.