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Romelu Lukaku accused of repeating Man United behaviour – ‘Aren’t you ashamed?’

Romelu Lukaku has come in for criticism following his summer move to Turkey…

By Maria Ortega · Manchester Evening News

Published: Tuesday, 20 October 2026 at 12:27 PM

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Romelu Lukaku has faced severe criticism from Turkish pundits over his weight and fitness at Fenerbahce.
Former Besiktas coach Sinan Engin publicly criticized Lukaku's physical shape following a 6-0 loss to Aston Villa.
Fenerbahce sporting director Oguz Cetin previously stated it would take several weeks for Lukaku to reach peak fitness.

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Former Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has faced harsh criticism from Turkish pundits over his physical condition following his summer move to Fenerbahce. Pundits such as former Besiktas coach Sinan Engin accused the 33-year-old forward of being out of shape after a 6-0 Europa League defeat to Aston Villa.

Fenerbahce sporting director Oguz Cetin previously urged patience regarding Lukaku's fitness following his free-agent arrival. Lukaku responded to the scrutiny by scoring his first goal for the club during a 3-0 league win over Alanyaspor.

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