Romelu Lukaku was told by Manchester United to delete a social media post revealing confidential details of a squad sprint session.
It’s understood a number of United players were unhappy over the Twitter video that showed Lukaku finished second behind Diogo Dalot in the session on July 10.
The Belgium striker, who is on the verge of leaving United for Italy, was clearly trying to make a point about his conditioning because he wrote ‘lack of pace’ next to a laughing emoji.
But the post revealed all the players’ stats and also showed that Luke Shaw finished last in the group behind Juan Mata and Nemanja Matic.
Mata replied, saying: ‘Thanks for finally showing the world that I’m quicker than Luke Shaw bro.’
That drew a response from Shaw who claimed he was told not to run at full speed. ‘They only wanted me to go 70 per cent don’t let me start speaking on you boy,’ wrote the England defender.
However, many of the players and manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer did not see the funny side, and Lukaku was ordered to take down the post. It has since been deleted.
The feeling in the United dressing-room is that it would be better for the 26-year-old to move on this month after he missed his sixth pre-season game in a row when Solskjaer’s side played AC Milan in Cardiff on Saturday.
Lukaku is said to be struggling with an ankle injury but his absence coincides with attempts by Juventus and Inter Milan to sign him.
Juve are prepared to swap Paulo Dybala or Mario Mandzukic for Lukaku, while Inter are ready to increase their offer after failing with a £54million bid.
yobacdityz
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Get the both dybala and Bruno the duo will be good for man utd
kimakrt
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Bruno is all that matters now...👍
riubdmorz
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Its doesnt matter how fast you are you cant score a fucking goal. I would not pay these jerks that try blackmail clubs in leaving and sue their arses off. Big Egos dont match performances.
settle down
Emmanuelmzimba
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Bruno!
emondorock
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Its doesnt matter how fast you are you cant score a fucking goal. I would not pay these jerks that try blackmail clubs in leaving and sue their arses off. Big Egos dont match performances.
Zemdektyz
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fine lukaku for his attitude and behavior.
India0202
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It's about time he took it down. I wonder why he put it up in the first place
Veciklrst
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your dream team will never be a reality bro
Mboy_Swag04
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that is my dream team
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James is not a center midfielder
fatcdelprt
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that is my dream team
filah96
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Indirectly speaking, this whole article was initiated by Lukaku😂🤣
MisterJohnson
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Not sure wht Lukaku trying to prove. thinking of leaving, fine. But go in a dignified manner and keep some friends here. BTW, lukaku should be last sprinting with the ball at his feet, bcos he will keep tripping..
I think everyone needs to relax
fizzbizzie
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is possible. lukaku is fast but not with the ball. He can be fast for a Sprint but not for 90mins. and his intelligence to make movements and all affects his play. but to Sprint, lukaku x up there.
might be up there but come on.. if he were that fast.. it's not the first time they are having such and he would have been mentioned amongst the fastest
Peyprsty
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I said it was Photoshop.. not in any lifetime will like Shaw come last in that group
I have seen some amazing sprints from Rashford without the ball. Can Lukaku really beat that?? Even faster than the new boy Danny? I don't understand this
Kkrexuke
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Not sure wht Lukaku trying to prove. thinking of leaving, fine. But go in a dignified manner and keep some friends here. BTW, lukaku should be last sprinting with the ball at his feet, bcos he will keep tripping..
Lucesluck
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He could break the 4 minute mile but when he got the ball, his feet turn to lead, the same as his head. Just sell him.
fashionman
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Lukaku is great as long as he doesn't have the ball.
iudod33
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You need to take a hard look at yourself if the likes of Mata and Matic have better sprints stats.
Olivekiss
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All the better for chasing the ball down after you're first touch sent it 30yards away...
James23
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Stats eh, don't mean a thing, back of the means something though.
hamaka
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Lacking Pace Lacking Ball Control Lacking Desire But not lacking Laziness
japonica
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Actually wonder what does he thinks of himself. Desperate to play in a slow league which suits him shows what he is made of.
hundred
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He is as thick in the head as he is around the waist.
unisance
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Disgraceful tweet which put some of his colleagues in bad light. Speed is irrelevant if you have the worst first touch in the league. Ill be glad to see him go.
category
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Luke Shaw being last is not surprising, is it? LOL
ruinous
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That would be right some players told to not go full pelt make Lukaku look good , don't see Luke shaw panting for breath before half time like Lukaku at OT , in matches
vanderlinde
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Oh cmon he just wants his fifa stats to go up,😂
Ziuiklory
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and Lukaku is faster than James , smallings 5th.. and rashford fourth.. and even dalot first.. such a funny list..
is possible. lukaku is fast but not with the ball. He can be fast for a Sprint but not for 90mins. and his intelligence to make movements and all affects his play. but to Sprint, lukaku x up there.
Lamasia0912
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Lukaku can never run faster than Rashford. it's a lie. 🙄🙄
what u said might be true with a ball on their feets.
iamildaz
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Lukaku 2nd, Wanna hear a joke Manchester United [Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
habbiknr
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Lukaku can never run faster than Rashford. it's a lie. 🙄🙄
Vusabcklyz
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if pogba posted this... they would be quiet
Nuddelory
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well, no one should blame Lukaku over the tweet. they said a lot concerning him and he need to show the world, what goes on behind the senses. Lukaku is a fighter in every Manchester United Jersey. but the coach preferred the young lad. Manchester always make mistake of selling good players away.
raynknight
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Official: Mark Henry and The Big Show joined Juventus
fizzbizzie
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it was actually true but then, Shaw was returning from injury and was half fit (70% as he responded). this was somewhere July 10
and Lukaku is faster than James , smallings 5th.. and rashford fourth.. and even dalot first.. such a funny list..
Madrista_forever
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I said it was Photoshop.. not in any lifetime will like Shaw come last in that group
he is fat and is obvious he comes last with that weight
ManUtdRed
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Well Tbh Lukaku throughout this transfer window has been disrespectful to our club. He said Conte is the best manager,Posted nonsense to generate transfer speculation a number of times,said publicly a number of times he doesn't know his future,told he knows Italian,didn't appeared at all in pre season. and now posted this which is strictly prohibited by the club. We should not allow him to get away with these easily.He should be properly fined by the club.
Rhema10
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Mata replied, saying: ‘Thanks for finally showing the world that I’m quicker than Luke Shaw bro.’🤣😂😍
loneavenger
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That's not nice from lukaku...i am supporting him from start and because of the tweet he is going to make enemies in the team
Ziuiklory
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I said it was Photoshop.. not in any lifetime will like Shaw come last in that group
it was actually true but then, Shaw was returning from injury and was half fit (70% as he responded). this was somewhere July 10
ManUtdRed
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Daniel james is 5th???
Just his top 5 speed.With the ball Dan James is quickest.Lukaku is quick but takes time to reach it's max soeed.Also he could not sprint that fast with balls in his feet.His speed means nothing at the actual gamw
fizzbizzie
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I said it was Photoshop.. not in any lifetime will like Shaw come last in that group
JamiuharkanniJ-fresh
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they will find something to say against lukaku
samwwe
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Romulu lukaku is a tweet Can't imagine him playing along side higuian in juventus[Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh][Crylaugh]
zogemsitlhou
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Daniel james is 5th???