9 days from now, on the 23rd of October, United host Juventus at Old Trafford for their encounter in Matchday 3 of the tournament. Ahead of the anticipated fixture, Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku interacted with some Italian journalists from La Gazzetta dello Sport, and admitted that he hopes to play in the Serie A one day - the league where his brother also plays (for Lazio).
He also heaped praise on United’s soon-to-be opponents, Juventus, sparking rumours that his heart lies elsewhere.
In case you didn’t know…
Romelu Lukaku completed a £75million transfer from Everton to Manchester United last summer, and has already scored 31 goals across all competitions for the Red Devils. However, as a result of his woeful inconsistency, United’s fans remain sceptical about the Belgian striker.
The heart of the matter
According to reports from La Gazzetta dello Sport (via talkSPORT), when asked if he would be willing to make a move to Serie A at any point in his career, Lukaku replied by saying “Why not? I hope so.”
Speaking about the game against Juventus later this month, where Cristiano Ronaldo will return to Old Trafford, Lukaku heaped praise on the Serie A champions:
He also named 3 players that he believes will be a major threat to United when the two sides face off:
Lukaku finished off by acknowledging the quality in the group and also voiced his optimism and hope for United to succeed.
Video: Lukaku can certainly strike a ball
What’s next?
With Juventus leading the table with 6 points in 2 games, and Manchester United close behind with 4 points from 2 games, all eyes will be on this particular fixture later this month. The winner would undoubtedly have a better chance of finishing atop the table and both sides will be expected to throw in the kitchen sink.
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