Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku will be able to count on strong support from his team-mates this season, with both Antonio Valencia and Nemanja Matic backing the £75m star to be a success at Old Trafford after early criticism from cynics.
Eager to tear him down, detractors gave Lukaku a rough ride in the wake of Tuesday night's UEFA Super Cup defeat at the hands of Real Madrid. The Belgian scored United's only goal in the 2-1 loss, but it was a bad miss that has stuck in the memory for some.
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Yet Matic, whose parried shot created the opportunity for Lukaku to find the net, has no worries about his new colleague, citing the confidence boost that came with the goal.