Manchester United striker, Romelu Lukaku scored two goals and played a big role in bringing the Red Devils to overthrow Paris Saint-Germain (PSG). MU win over PSG with a score of 3-1 in the Champions League last 16 second leg on Thursday (7/3/2019). The victory made the team advance to the quarter-finals of the Champions League with an away goal advantage after a strong 3-3 aggregate result.
The Belgian footballer continued to show his enthusiasm under interim coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Here are 5 interesting facts of the 25 years old striker since being handled by the Norwegian manager:
Nine Goals Below Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
Romelu Lukaku again showed that he was a player who often scored in a series of Manchester United matches. Lukaku scored one goal each in his first three matches under the coach. They are in match versus Bournemouth and Newcastle United in the Premier League and against Reading in the FA Cup.
However, he then scored none in nine games before returning sharply by scoring two goals in the last three games, against Crystal Palace (27/2), Southampton (2/3), and Paris Saint-Germain. So far, he has scored nine goals under the coaching of Solskjaer.
Exceeding Alexis Sanchez’s record in just 8 days
Six goals he created in just eight days against Crystal Palace, Southampton and PSG. This exceeded Alexis Sanchez’s record since he landed at Manchester United in the January transfer window. Alexis Sanchez has only scored five goals in 41 matches in all competitions since joining the Red Devils in the span of 405 days.
Romelu Lukaku can score with either legs
The last six goals from Romelu Lukaku came evenly from his right foot and left foot. In the match against Crystal Palace, he scored one goal with his right foot and one with his left foot. In the game against Southampton, he scored both of his goals with the right foot. Finally, he broke into goalkeeper Gianluigi Buffon twice with his left foot
Not necessarily be Centre forward
Romelu Lukaku played one of his best games under Solskjaer as a right winger when Manchester United threw Arsenal 3-1 in the FA Cup at the end of January. He demonstrated his ability as one of the best all rounder strikers in the Premier League with no goals scored, but contributed two assists in the match.
Weapon in Away Games this season
Manchester United may turn to Romelu Lukaku if they want to break into the opponent’s goal when they compete away of Old Trafford. His two goals at the Parc des Princes, home to Paris Saint-Germain, added to Lukaku’s goal away from home. In total, nine of his 14 goals with Manchester United this season was away goal. We can say that Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has an attacker who is very reliable in the away party.
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