FIFA 19 Winter Upgrades: 5 Premier League players who deserve a downgrade but won't get it

#3 – Romelu Lukaku

Fulham FC v Manchester United - Premier League

How and why Romelu Lukaku ended up getting a rating of 87 in FIFA 19 will always remain a mystery. The Belgian was bang average for Manchester United last season and had a decent World Cup, doing nothing really special for his country.

This season as well, he has done absolutely nothing to show that he is one of the best strikers in the world. Ideally, his rating should be around 84 or 85 (max) but EA might opt to keep him at 87 for the time being.

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#2 – Vincent Kompany

Arsenal v Manchester City - Carabao Cup Final

Vincent Kompany is easily a Manchester City legend but his time in the starting XI is going to be very limited. The Belgian has lost his place to America both, John Stones, and Nicolás Otamendi – and there is no way he can make his way back into the team.

Rated at 85 in FIFA 19, Kompany is not worth it. He should be getting a downgrade for his performances but is likely to remain there as he is the club captain.

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