After the 1-0 win against Tottenham
Hotspur at Old Trafford on Saturday, Mourinho expressed
disappointment that Lukaku had not been given vociferous support. The
centre-forward created Anthony Martial’s 81st-minute winner and Mourinho also
pointed to how the Belgian presented difficulty for Toby Alderweireld and Jan
Vertonghen.
“The fans are the fans and I also told [on Saturday] that the
fans pay for teir tickets and are free to express themselves the way they want
to express,” Mourinho said. “But my job, when I feel they deserve it, is to
protect my players. Romelu is one of the players that should be untouchable in
terms of the respect of everyone. It’s not one goal or the ball goes against
the post or a save by the opposition keeper that can make Romelu’s contribution
below the top level.
“He is playing extremely well for us and yes I have to protect
my players when I feel they deserve it. And Romelu always deserves it because
what he does for the team is fantastic. Playing football for a striker isn’t
just about scoring goals. So for me [he is] untouchable in my team and I think
he should be untouchable in support from the fans. But fans are fans, they pay
the ticket and do what they want. As a manager I feel duty to protect my
players when I feel they deserve it
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