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Man Utd striker Romelu Lukaku reveals two ways Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has helped him
MANCHESTER UNITED forward Romelu Lukaku has revealed two ways Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is making him a better finisher.
The Belgian netted in the 2-0 win over Reading in the FA Cup third round yesterday - his third goal in three games.
And Lukaku was quick to praise Solskjaer and the work he has done since replacing Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford.
“I take it one day at a time, work as hard as I can and help the team,” he told MUTV.
“I am really happy and try to improve along the way.
“He [Solskjaer] helps us a lot in the training when we’re doing finishing practice with things like how to strike the ball, how to move away from the ball.
“The way he wants us to play really benefits me because he wants me to be in positions where I want to be.
“He understands what type of striker you are and plays to your strength.”
Lukaku struggled under Mourinho this season and managed just six goals before the Special One was sacked.
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But since returning from injury he has netted three times with two of them when coming off the bench.
Lukaku faces a battle with Marcus Rashford to become the first choice striker at Old Trafford.
Solskjaer has favoured the England international in the Premier League since he took over from Mourinho.
Rashford has netted seven times in all competitions this season.
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Tottenham - January 13
Brighton - January 19
Burnley - January 29
Leicester - February 3
Fulham - February 9