Talk about coming into form at the right time.
Chastised by as many people within Old Trafford as outside, the Belgium striker is proving to be a beacon for Solskjaer in the midst of a devastating storm of injuries.
Four goals in two games as United have recorded vital wins in the race to secure Champions League football next term will fill him with confidence, as well as provide United fans with plenty of reasons to head to the French capital with hope.
Lukaku looks like he’s trimmed down significantly in the last month or so and is proving more agile. Pace married to power has long been the devastating double-edged combination in his attacking armoury.
Braces against Palace and Southampton have epitomised everything that is great about Lukaku’s game. The left-footed centre forward has shown tremendous poise with two of his strikes finished sublimely with his underrated right foot, while his trademark strength came to the fore when he put United 2-0 up at Selhurst Park last Wednesday.
Quite why he felt the need to bulk up to a monstrous size for the summer’s World Cup when his goal return of 27 in 51 during his debut season in red was more than adequate, seemed strange.
Leaner and definitely feeling meaner after a goal drought lasting nine games and no longer an automatic starter under Solskjaer, Lukaku is looking a lot sharper.
He will never be the most technically gifted player but is a devastating finisher when in the mood – and he definitely has been in the last two games. Lukaku has answered the call and now the sternest test awaits.
Some of the reactions from Man U supporters: