Jose Mourinho has told Manchester United fans that Romelu Lukaku deserves nothing but more support.
Lukaku has gone five games without scoring but hit the post with a header against Tottenham Hotspur before flicking on David De Gea’s long kick to set up Anthony Martial’s late winner.
He added: “I would like the supporters to explain to me why they don’t support him so much because he gives everything and I think it is not fair when scoring the goal or not scoring the goal makes the whole difference.
“I don’t think it is fair at all. So I’m a bit disappointed — but not with him. With him [I am] very pleased.”
The result keeps United five points behind leaders Manchester City, who beat West Bromwich Albion 3-2 at the Hawthorns.
After facing Benfica at Old Trafford in the Champions League on Tuesday — where a win would guarantee qualification from Group A — United travel to Stamford Bridge to play Mourinho’s old club Chelsea next weekend.
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