Lukaku discusses challenges with Pogba at Manchester United
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 8:10 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Romelu Lukaku has reflected on his time at Manchester United, stating that he and Paul Pogba joined the club too early in their careers. In an interview with Canal +, Lukaku emphasized the need for greater maturity that he believes could have led to a more successful tenure at Old Trafford. He noted that Manchester City's dominance during their time impacted their performance, despite a strong start to the season. Lukaku spent two seasons with United, scoring 42 goals in 96 appearances before moving to Inter Milan in 2019. Meanwhile, United is now focusing on strengthening their squad, having introduced Benjamin Sesko, who has shown promise this season.
- •Lukaku and Pogba joined United at a young age.
- •Lukaku scored 42 goals in 96 matches for United.
- •Manchester City’s strength impacted their integration into the squad.
- •Sesko has scored 12 goals in his debut season at United.
- •United looks to further strengthen their squad this summer.
- 8:10 AMYahoo Sports — Romelu Lukaku explains why he and Pogba struggled at United
"Manchester United have been home to some ferocious strikers in the past, but the position has been a weak spot in the squad in the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era. The legendary Scottish manager famously s...
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