In case you didn’t know…
After signing for the Red Devils under Jose Mourinho in the summer of 2017, Lukaku was expected to hit the same heights he did at Everton. But two seasons at Old Trafford saw him slip down the pecking order behind Marcus Rashford.
New manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer preferred the England international and promptly dropped Lukaku to the bench when he took charge of the club.
The Belgium international tallied an impressive 27 goals in all competitions in his debut season at the club, but managed only 15 in 45 appearances in his second season.
The 26-year-old was the subject of heavy criticism when it came to his all-round play upfront and was even mocked for his weight from different corners.
The striker left United for Inter on a five-year deal this summer and is hoping to secure a regular place in Antonio Conte’s squad this season.
The heart of the matter
Lukaku has now launched a scathing attack on his former club, claiming that they constantly used him as a scapegoat when things went south.
Speaking on the LightHarted podcast, he said,
The Belgian added that United did not do enough to make him feel wanted claiming,
What’s next?
Inter will begin their new Serie A campaign with a game against Lecce on Monday. Meanwhile, Manchester United are scheduled to face Crystal Palace in the Premier League on Saturday.
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