Neville: 25-year-old Man United star can improve Lukaku’s mood
Phil Neville is hoping Paul Pogba's return from suspension can help to bring out the best in Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku
Phil Neville admits he is hopeful that Paul Pogba’s return to the Manchester United team can improve Romelu Lukaku’s mood.
The France international has missed Manchester United’s last three Premier League games due to suspension following a sending off at Arsenal.
Indeed, the 25-year-old was absent for Manchester United’s disappointing 2-1 loss to Premier League leaders Manchester City in the derby clash at Old Trafford.
Lukaku was heavily criticised for his role in Manchester City’s derby triumph at the Theatre of Dreams after the summer signing failed to score against another title rival.
The former Everton striker found the net in subsequent victories over Bournemouth and West Brom but the striker opted not to celebrate his goals.
Pogba featured for the Red Devils against Bristol City is expected to return to the Manchester United team for their trip to 2015 champions Leicester City in their next Premier League fixture on Saturday evening.
Former Manchester United defender Neville is optimistic that Pogba’s return to the Red Devils team can bring out the best in Lukaku following a troubled spell.
“Lukaku enjoys playing with Pogba and hopefully that will help improve his mood,” Neville told Sky Sports.
Manchester United signed Lukaku in a £75m deal from Premier League rivals Everton in the summer transfer window after seeing off competition from defending Premier League champions Chelsea.
