Romelu Lukaku has three major problems with his game, says Mark Lawrenson

There are three major issues with Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku, says Mark Lawrenson.

After a blistering start to his Old Trafford career, the forward has been desperately struggling for goals in recent weeks.

He has just two in 14 appearances for the Red Devils and the pressure on the Belgian is mounting. His missed opportunity late in the 2-1 defeat to Man City won’t have helped.

Former Liverpool player Lawrenson believes Lukaku’s game has numerous deficiencies.

‘Lukaku is not a poacher like Harry Kane or Sergio Aguero. They are both strikers who, if you give them three chances, will definitely score one of them – the Belgian needs more than that,’ Lawrenson told the BBC.

He added: ‘The bigger issue with Lukaku is that, when he does not score, he does not contribute enough elsewhere to make up for it. He is fast and strong but he does not impose himself on defenders physically.’

And the final nail in the coffin: ‘It does not help that his touch is not the best either.’

After the blank in the Manchester derby, Lukaku will hope to make amends when the Red Devils host Bournemouth this week.

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