Manchester United vs Benfica: 5 Key Talking Points

#2. Romelu Lukaku's struggles in front of goal continue

While Romelu Lukaku looked a bit like his old self again in the 2nd half, there's still a way to go

Romelu Lukaku has looked a pale shadow of his old self since his mate Paul Pogba got sidelined and his struggles in front of goal continued today - compounded by lack of any regular service, and Jose Mourinho's refusal to allow him to take the second penalty that United won (and which Blind converted)

As good as his hold-up, and link-up, play was - why people slate him for something he's rather brilliant at, I'll never understand - he thrives on goals, goals, and more goals and the lack of this must be eating at him.

Lukaku, a quiet personality despite his dominating physique thrived when the all-encompassing aura of Paul Pogba was around (not to mention Pogba's exceptional vision and bravery in passing forward - and in doing it early) but without his great friend he seems bereft of all the adventure, and arrogance, that he seemed to bring to the court for United. He is too good a striker to keep down, though, and Chelsea beware if they think they're in for a free ride against him.