Manchester United news: Romelu Lukaku reveals staying out of the gym has helped him return to goal scoring form

Manchester United news: Romelu Lukaku reveals staying out of the gym has helped him return to goal scoring form
Romelu Lukaku feels in tip top shape again following his post World Cup slump.Manchester United‘s main striker said he is now reaping the benefits of shedding the muscle he put on to play for Belgium in Russia.3

Lukaku, who joined Man United from Everton in a 75m transfer in 2017, has struggled in front of goal this season

A promising first season at Old Trafford has been followed by a largely frustrating second campaign under Jose Mourinho, with the 25-year-old struggling to make an impact in front of goal.But Lukaku ended a 12-match goalless streak for United at Southampton last weekend and then scored at Old Trafford for the first time since March in Saturday’s 4-1 win against Fulham – his sixth Premier League strike of the season.And he has not let criticism, the most recent being from former United midfielder Paul Ince, distract him. “No, no, not really [did it affect me],” Lukaku said.“I think I just need to keep working hard. Me and the manager had good conversations in the last couple of days, where really he told me what he wanted from me.“And I know from my side I have to do better, and I just keep looking forward and improving, trying to add into my game and help the team to win.”3

The striker is on a different fitness regime and has been shedding the muscle he gained in the summer

Asked what he was not doing well enough, the striker said: “Not enough intensity. I played with not enough aggression, I think.“Today I think I played with intensity like everybody else did. For me, I was happy to play at a decent level again and now it’s all about improving and continuing on a consistent basis.”Lukaku has been striving to improve by working hard on the training pitch, but less in the gym having bulked up a little during the summer.“[I added] a little bit of muscle, yeah,” he said with a smile. “It was at the World Cup. I just felt great and I think I played great over there, and then when I came back it is a different type of style.“When you are in the Premier League, I cannot play with the same amount of muscle as international football here in the Prem. That was something that when I came back I knew straightaway ‘nah, nah, I cannot play in this style like this’.3

Lukaku scored four goals for Belgium at the World Cup as the nation reached the semi-final

“I had to lose muscle basically, yeah. So you just stay out of the gym, drink a lot of water, and a lot of veg and fish and it helps.”As well as cutting down his muscle, Lukaku also had to overcome knock-on impact of his World Cup exertions in a summer that saw Belgium finish third.“After the World Cup, I think I really was like a bit tired,” he said. “But, you know, I had the same thing in 2014 after the World Cup when I came back to Everton I was really in a slump after the World Cup.“So, now I think I am in a decent level again and ready to go again. Me and the medical staff, we did like a lot of tests to see what was the problem and stuff. Also I had a hamstring injury, which is something that never happens to me.”

---

Paris Saint-Germain vs Manchester United: Jesse Lingard and Nemanja Matic celebrate Red Devils' historic Champions League win Thursday, 7 March 2019 Manchester United completed one of the most remarkable Champions League comebacks in history on Wednesday night to book their place in the European Cup quarter-finals.
Jesse Lingard, Nemanja Matic celebrate Man Utd's Champions

---

Graeme Souness believes Chelsea FC could struggle to keep Eden Hazard at Stamford Bridge in a trophyless new era. The Blues suffered a 2-0 loss to Everton. trophies in the immediate future."
Souness: Chelsea's trophy-winning days are over - ronaldo.com

---

The Premier League season is finally over and the remaining individual awards are being handed out. These include the Golden Boot for the top goalscorer, the Golden Glove for the goalkeeper with the most clean sheets, and the Playmaker of the Season award.
Ederson and Alisson to fight it out for Premier League Golden

---

Paul Gascoigne exclusive: Gazza confirms he WILL play in

---

Harry Winks has been compared to Michael Carrick by former Chelsea star Joe Cole. The Tottenham Hotspur midfielder is renowned for his ball retention but, just like former Manchester United
Tottenham Hotspur star Harry Winks compared to Michael

---

The Scottish Sun exclusively revealed that Rangers No2 Gary McAllister was waiting for a taxi home with his wife Hayley when he was attacked in a Leeds street yesterday
Gary McAllister to miss Rangers clash with Celtic as he

---

Rangers produced a dominant display in Saturday's Old Firm derby to end 2018 level on points with Celtic at the top of the Scottish Premiership. Brendan Rodgers had not lost in 12 matches against Rangers but saw that run come to an end at Ibrox at the hands of his former Liverpool captain Steven
Rangers beating Celtic in Old Firm highlights Steven Gerrard

---

Late Monday brought us the cherry on top of a rather poor weekend sundae that had seen Everton meekly capitulate to a rambunctious but relegated Fulham side.. The Football Association have chosen to charge the Barcelona on-loan midfielder Andre Gomes with violent conduct following a stamp on the Londoners' bull-in-a-china-shop striker Aleksandar Mitrovic late in the game.
Andre Gomes Charged by FA for Off-the-Ball Incident After

---

Manchester United appoint Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as permanent manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says his primary aim as permanent manager of Manchester United is to win trophies and 'make people smile.'
Deal in place: Manchester United agree fee with Molde as

---

The FA are reviewing allegations following reports of alleged illegal payments to Andreas Christensen's father around the time of his transfer to Chelsea from Brondby.. The Blues reportedly
FA reviewing allegations surrounding Andreas Christensen

---

So while scoring a perfect five for her hot curves, it was nil points for her jungle performance. Related articles. Penis-munching, jungle critters and fartgate: Best moments of I'm A Celebrity ever; Time for a REAL rumble in the jungle: I'm A Porn Star Get Me Out Of Here launches; They're off: I'm A Celeb stars airlifted to jungle
I'm A Celebrity starts LIVE: Updates as Dec Donnelly and

---

Kieran Trippier unsure about Tottenham future, wants to stay in England We have already talked a lot about the rampant speculation linking Kieran Trippier away from Tottenham Hotspur next season. He's been strongly linked to Napoli and also with Atletico Madrid and it seems as though Mauricio Pochettino wants to revamp the right back position

---

Manchester United release brilliant fan perspective video from Camp Nou to celebrate Treble anniversary shirt - 2 hours ago; Chelsea vs Arsenal: Blues sell only 2,000 Europa League final tickets… and even sponsors are sending them b - 2 hours ago; Las Vegas tourism board approves $48.6 million deal with The Boring Company - 3 hours ago
Manchester United release brilliant fan perspective video

---

Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard admits he had epidural injection ahead of title-deciding 'slip' game with Chelsea Reds hero reveals all in new biopic but insists it's not an excuse By Anton
Gerrard admits he had an injection before 'slip' game vs Chelsea

---