5 reasons why Romelu Lukaku was Jose Mourinho's inspired summer buy

#3 Pace, power and strength

Lukaku is an exceptional athlete and footballer

Make no mistake about it, Lukaku is a physical specimen, and it was his pace, power and strength that enabled him to make a huge impression in Belgium as a teenager. A natural athlete, Lukaku is a formidable opponent for any defender, and the experience gained has helped make him the complete striker ahead of his years.

He brings a different dynamic to this Manchester United side, but an effective one, and while some elements of his game remain raw in places, he is at the right place to improve.

It his robust approach that will serve Manchester United well in the UEFA Champions League this season.

Group stage opponents Basel struggled to contain him on Tuesday night, and while he has all the attributes of a powerful number nine, he also has the strength to play in a deeper position and bring others into play by holding the ball up under pressure.

His primary remit will be to score goals, but he also has the potential to be equally effective from a creative point of view.