There’s Nothing I Can Do About Lukaku’s Miss – Mourinho

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has defended Romelu Lukaku after he missed a glorious chance to secure victory during the 2-2 draw with Stoke.

Lukaku, who already scored United’s second goal of the afternoon, had a clear opportunity to net the winner late on, but he steered Anthony Martial’s cross over the bar.

“Maybe Romelu could have had a better contact with the ball and score with the cross from the right, but that’s the result and there’s nothing we can do now but try to be ready for Tuesday [against Basel],” Mourinho said.

“I’m happy with Lukaku with or without goals because his contribution is always good. With one more goal we win 3-2 but without the mistake at the corner [for Stoke’s second] then we win 2-1 and Lukaku’s miss doesn’t matter.”