Romelu Lukaku
Romelu Lukaku looked in decent form in the last season as the Belgian scored 16 goals in 34 Premier League games with 7 assists to his name in the last season. Though he was criticized for not giving his best during pressure situations and not performing up to the desired level against some of the bigger teams, Lukaku will always remain Manchester United’s mainstay in the forward line.
Jose Mourinho had stated that a player of Lukaku’s class is a boon to any team. Lukaku has got the ability to run through the best defences with his electric runs combined with his superlative dribbles. The 26-year-old can outclass any opponent because of his combative moves because of his physicality. Lukaku is a kind of player who can be quite dangerous because of his ability to counter the best defences with his aggressive runs.
The former Chelsea player was instrumental in Belgium’s campaign in the recently concluded World Cup where Belgium finished as semifinalists. He was also influential in Everton’s campaign in the 2016-17 season. His finishes have also looked spot on.
Paul Pogba
Recently it has been announced that Manchester United will be selling Paul Pogba in January and it will be a big shock for all Manchester United fans. As per some reports, Pogba’s next destination could be Barcelona. But till the time he is there at the club, Paul Pogba’s form will be quite critical for Manchester United as the 25-year-old is the core of Manchester United’s forward line.
According to some reports, there was a fall out between Pogba and Jose Mourinho as the latter felt that perhaps Pogba wasn’t committed towards his team, but Manchester United later clarified everything was fine between them. The Frenchman played a key role for France in the recently concluded World Cup and will be expected to replicate the same performances.
The midfielder has shown his class with his penetrative runs and his ability to score from unusual positions. Pogba has been a constant threat to any opponent inside the box because of his brilliant finishes. His electric counter-attacks can outclass any opposition combined with his creative moves. Paul Pogba is like a glue that binds the midfield with the forward line.
Although Pogba could only score 6 goals in the last season in 27 Premier League games the former Juventus FC player contributed with 10 assists. In the ongoing season, Pogba has scored 2 goals in 4 games. Manchester United will sorely miss the services of the playmaker.