Man Utd news: Jose Mourinho ignored as Romelu Lukaku risked in Belgium win over Cyprus
ROMELU LUKAKU made a 30-minute cameo for Belgium tonight in their World Cup qualifier and emerged unscathed which will be a boost to Manchester United.
Romelu Lukaku was given a 30-minute run out for Belgium
Jose Mourinho’s treatment table at United is growing and he is already without Paul Pogba and Marouane Fellaini for the trip to Anfield on Saturday (12.30pm) to face Liverpool.
The Portuguese tactician was reportedly adamant he didn’t want Lukaku to play.
The striker picked up an ankle injury, while on international duty last week and he was left out of the 4-3 win over Bosnia on Saturday as a precaution.
But after being passed fit, Roberto Martinez elected to give Lukaku a half an hour run out.
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Belgium, who have already booked their spot at next year’s World Cup in Russia, thrashed Cyprus 4-0 in their final qualifier.
Lukaku made an impact as he scored in the 78th minute latching onto a lofted ball before firing across the goalkeeper into the net.
Chelsea’s Eden Hazard grabbed a double, while his younger brother, Thorgan.
Prior to the game, Martinez explained Lukaku’s fitness and addressed Mourinho’s concerns.
He said: “The reason that he wasn't in the squad in the previous game was because he wasn't 100 per cent.
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Jose Mourinho reportedly didn't want Romelu Lukaku to play
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“Now he is 100 per cent but we need to take into consideration that he has been with the group for only one [training] session.
“Romelu Lukaku is fit. We are in touch with Man United’s medical team.
"I haven’t received a phone call from Jose Mourinho as yet.”
Elsewhere, Portugal secured their place at the World Cup thanks to a 2-0 victory over Switzerland.
