Romelu Lukaku has stated that Manchester United showed 'a lot of character and mentality' in their win at Burnley, with fans responding to the striker's assessment on social media.
The Belgian was the star turn at Turf Moor by scoring two goals inside the first-half as Jose Mourinho's side secured all three points to move into the top half of the table. Speaking to MUTV, Lukaku said: "We needed the win. We are Manchester United, this is how we have to play in every game.
“In the first half we showed a lot of quality and in the second half we showed a lot of character and mentality", he added. Twitter user and Manchester United fan Avinash Singh loved the way Lukaku said 'We are Manchester United' although Portugal The Man wasn't happy with his finishing, citing several missed chances.
Love him everytime he says We are Manchester United
— Avinash Singh (@Alexisanchez223) September 3, 2018
This is not how. You missed several chances
— Portugal. The Man (@Badman_papi) September 3, 2018
That Mech Kid! belives the team need to convert their oppurtunities and need to keep the performances up 'week in week out'.
Tho burnley were terrible yesterday, that performance is what we need week in week out, converting those missed chances too !
— That Mech Kid ! (@r3al__AJ) September 3, 2018
Swagata Das though thinks the team need to play better than they did against Burnley, stating that a team 'always' need to play better than they have done before.
This is not how you have to play. You have to play better than this. You always have to play better than what you played before.
— Swagata Das (@Sticks_N_Shots) September 3, 2018
Meanwhile, Ifrat Mitul questioned Lukaku's failure against the 'big' teams, saying that he can only score against the likes of Burnley and talk loud about it.
While Threshold Creativity again emphasised the Belgian missing easy chances, The Reign reckoned it is Lukaku's time to shine and get more goals this season.
Please ask him why he can't score against big team? Give me Burnley like team he will score and starting talking.
— Ifrat Mitul (@mitullV) September 3, 2018
Big Rom, glad that you are back in scoring charts but if we have to win you gotta stop missing simple chances and killing balls at the back of the net in half a chance attempts too.
— Threshold Creativity (@CodemyRoad) September 3, 2018
Is ur time champ…#Reign #No9 more goals this season
— The Reign ? (@hamm_ronny) September 3, 2018