It’s fair to say that Man Utd striker Romelu Lukaku didn’t have the best of first halves against Liverpool on Saturday, and fans let him know about it.
Aside from needing 17 minutes to get his first touch of the ball, something that even Sky Sports were keen to point out, he had a glorious opportunity to break the deadlock but forced a good save out of Simon Mignolet to keep it goalless.
That was enough to disappoint Man Utd supporters who were hoping for better as well as the neutrals watching, but Liverpool fans were left fuming over two other incidents involving the Belgian international.
The first was a late challenge on Joe Gomez, while that was swiftly followed by an incident with Dejan Lovren, as it appeared as though Lukaku’s trailing foot grazed the Liverpool defender’s head while he was on the floor.
Naturally, there was a furious reaction within the stadium, and with the benefit of cameras and replays, those on Twitter were absolutely gobsmacked that the 24-year-old wasn’t even booked for either challenge.
It’s been a pretty even game up to this point, but Lukaku in particular will need to step up and do more if Man Utd are to take home all three points…
Romelu Lukaku’s 1st touch in today’s game came in the 17th minute pic.twitter.com/wznnWoqBME
— Sky Sports Statto (@SkySportsStatto) October 14, 2017
Lukaku kicks Gomez.
Lukaku kicks Lovren’s face.Nothing. No cards given.
— – (@AnfieldRd96) October 14, 2017
Lukaku could slide tackle Martin Atkinson’s mum and he’d just have a word.
— – (@AnfieldRd96) October 14, 2017
Disgusting from Lukaku. Should be a straight red, yet doesn’t even receive a yellow. World class officiating as always….
— Dharma Bhagalia (@Kloppholic) October 14, 2017
Lukaku shouldn’t be on the pitch so he’s defo scoring the winner.
— Sam McGuire (@SamMcGuire90) October 14, 2017
Lukaku has been very poor and should definitely be on a booking. Not having that Lovren incident as intentional though.
— Jordan Clarke (@FourFourJordan) October 14, 2017
Lukaku could spin the Atkinson’s jaw and he still wouldn’t get booked
— joe (@kunfazed) October 14, 2017
Does Lukaku have to stab someone to get a yellow or
— Jordan ? (@ZeusLFC) October 14, 2017
Very interesting half, Liverpool the better side. I think that if Man United want to win this game they need to bring Lukaku on!
— MR DT © (@MrDtAFC) October 14, 2017
LUKAKU YOURE SUPPOSED TO BE BETTER THAN IBRAHIMOVIC FUCK SAKE
— Adam (@DeGeaoIogy) October 14, 2017
Lukaku has been so bad. ?
— Connor Humm (@TikiTakaConnor) October 14, 2017