Manchester United legend reveals Lukaku biggest problem

Belgium striker Romelu Lukaku was accused of being unfit by Manchester United great Garry Neville this after his club was held to a 1-1 draw by Chelsea on Sunday.

Lukaku gave a brilliant performance in the tie although United failed to get the win they needed to return to the top four with the striker having played a key role in Juan Mata’s opener.

Sky Sports pundits Gary Neville believed Lukaku still has fitness issues, having revealed in December that he had changed his diet in a bid to shed weight.

“You watch him for 25 minutes, he looks like a world-beater but you see him make one run and he looks knackered. Football players should know their bodies inside out, you know when you can eat, when you should relax, the portion sizes.

“I am not sure how he hasn’t corrected this problem. It is not a reflection on the sports science department at the club, something isn’t right. As a professional footballer, you have to ask what he is doing away from the training ground and with his lifestyle,” Neville said.

The draw leaves United in sixth in the Premier League table and with it all to do to qualify for the Champions League with two games to go.

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