Romelu Lukaku has rejected suggestions
he is a player in the mould of Didier Drogba and insisted he has a long way to
go before he reaches his peak.
The Manchester United striker has
scored twice during their US tour and is likely to feature in their
International Champions Cup clash against Barcelona in Maryland in the early
hours of Thursday morning.
The Belgium international has been
keen to stress he is not a mere clone of Drogba, a player United boss Jose
Mourinho managed with great success during his time at Chelsea.
"I am different. Drogba is more
of a target man, I am a player that has the ball into feet, who runs in
behind," said Lukaku.
"There are physical similarities
but we are totally different players. I am Romelu Lukaku and I want to create
my own history.
"He was at Chelsea, I am at
Manchester United. That is the difference."
Lukaku also rejected the notion he is
at the same level of Cristiano Ronaldo and Robert Lewandowski, and reiterated
his desire to improve as a player at Old Trafford.
"I am far from that level but
that is where I want to aim," he said of the comparisons.
"It is all about the team for me,
I want the team to win trophies and I will do everybody in my power to make
sure the team wins.
"There is always room for
improvement and I just want to be the best person I can be.
"I'm 24 years of age, I cannot
say I am the complete package, I can't say I'm in my prime.
"There is still a lot of work to
be done and I am delighted there is still a lot of work to be done. That means
I can become even better than I am now."
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