Romelu Lukaku scored the opening goal for Manchester United during their 2-1 win against West Brom and made it two goals in two games after going through a barren patch during the past month and a half. But just like during the last game, Lukaku chose not to celebrate the goal.
While many people felt that Lukaku’s non-celebration was because of his previous ties with West Brom but the pundits at Sky Sports think that the Belgian chose not to celebrate because of the amount of criticism that has been hurled at him.
“I think it’s because of the criticism he’s been getting,” Graeme Souness said when asked why he thought Lukaku neglected to celebrate.
I’m a fan. He’s not getting a lot of clever passes; these are goals he’s having to manufacture himself – the Bournemouth goal in midweek where his power gets him there – and now this.
“For me, he’s not been getting the service he needs but if he’s got the huff, he’s got to rise above that.”
Jamie Redknapp, “When he gets the right delivery he’s unstoppable. But I don’t get the non-celebration. Whether he’s unhappy with the criticism he’s got, it’s irrelevant.
“He’s paid big money to affect games for Manchester United. Not celebrating a goal? I don’t get it.”
Co-commentator Gary Neville said during the match: “He needs to celebrate, he absolutely does.
“He’s had some criticism recently but when you score, you celebrate with those fans jumping up behind that goal. Celebrate with those fans, endear yourself to them.”
