Former Manchester United duo Scott McTominay and Lukaku starred for SSC Napoli as they beat Empoli 3-0 to keep up their charge for the Serie A title.
Lukaku left the Red Devils in 2019 but McTominay was only sold last summer. They were briefly teammates at Old Trafford during Jose Mourinho’s time as manager of the club and the beginning of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s tenure.
Both players have contributed much to Napoli’s fine season but it has been McTominay who has been a revelation during his brief time in Italy.
The Scot was on song last night as he scored a brace and Lukaku bagged the other. The big Belgian also added two assists to his impressive figures this season.
Lukaku held the ball up well on the wing and laid the ball off to McTominay in the centre of the pitch, who drove through the heart of the Empoli defence and launched an unstoppable drive into the bottom corner of their goal on 17 minutes.
It was his first strike in six league games for the Italians.
After 56 minutes Lukaku slotted in Napoli’s second after being well found in the box.
The former Red Devils were not done yet though, as after 61 minutes Lukaku crossed the ball for the former United academy graduate who skilfully headed the ball into the net via the underside of the crossbar.
The brace now means that McTominay has scored nine goals in 33 appearances this season.
His eight league goals draw him level with Bruno Fernandes’ league total for United this season.
Lukaku has also contributed 12 goals and 11 assists this year in all competitions.
The Scottish international’s form has left many fans pondering whether in fact United made the right decision to sell him last summer. No midfielder has stepped up in his absence as Ruben Amorim’s side continue to struggle in front of goal.
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Alex is a huge Manchester United fan, inspired by greats of his homeland such as George Best, Harry Gregg and Norman Whiteside. Proud owner of such niche shirts such as Kleberson, Eric Djemba-Djemba and Gary Neville. Grew up pretending to be Ruud van Nistelrooy and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the back garden, with little success.
