Romelu Lukaku dropped: Is this the clue Man Utd boss Jose Mourinho has snubbed star again? express.co.uk

Lukaku was left on the bench for Manchester United’s win over Everton last weekend.

And he looks to have missed out completely this week for the clash with Bournemouth after going nine games without a club goal.

The Belgium striker, who has scored four times in the Premier League this season, was NOT seen boarding United’s flight to the south coast.

Pictures emerged of the United players boarding the aircraft yesterday afternoon.
And Lukaku was not among the likes of Paul Pogba, Marcus Rashford, Luke Shaw, and Chris Smalling.

Tensions between Lukaku and Jose Mourinho appear to be growing with one report today suggesting the striker feels like he is being made a scapegoat by his manager.

Lukaku has struggled at times this term during United’s torrid opening to the season.

His mobility has been an issue for the fluidity of the side and last week Marcus Rashford played through the middle with Anthony Martial out left.
Martial’s goalscoring form has eased the strain on Mourinho in recent weeks and his job looks safe for now.

But it could be back on the line with a big week coming up. Bournemouth today is followed by Juventus and Manchester City.

Mourinho has complained about team leaks after it emerged he would play Juan Mata against Chelsea as United travelled down.

And when asked if Lukaku would play this weekend after missing out last week, Mourinho said: "Why don't you ask him, ask Samuel.”