Man Utd news: Romelu Lukaku will have a big influence on where the trophies go this season - Pearce
That is according to Sky Sports pundit and former Manchester City manager Stuart Pearce.
Lukaku joined Manchester United from Everton for an initial £75million in the summer.
The Belgian has hit the ground running, scoring seven in as many Premier League games.
Pearce has been impressed by the 24-year-old’s form in front of goal so far.
I think if Man Utd keep Romelu Lukaku fit, he’ll get the goals
Stuart Pearce on Man Utd star Romelu Lukaku
But he reckons even more important than the goals is Lukaku’s fitness.
He says if Jose Mourinho can keep him fit, the goals will come, as will the trophies.
“Recruitment (has made Manchester United high scorers this season),” Pearce said.
“You’ve got to straight away look at Lukaku and say he’s bought a centre-forward in for £75million with a great track record, who’s hit the ground running.
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Man Utd news: Romelu Lukaku's fitness is vital to Jose Mourinho this season, says Pearce
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“Where they fare this year with regards to how much silverware they get their hands on will probably be directly parallel not just to how many goals, but just keeping him fit.
“I think if they keep Lukaku fit, he’ll get the goals.
“There’s no doubt in my mind about that, it will be 20-odd goals this season.
“But they’ve got to keep him fit and I think that will have a major baring on where the trophies go this year.”
