Lukaku: Relationship With Jose "Perfect"

Romelu Lukaku says his relationship with Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho as "perfect", and he did not start the FA Cup final because he "didn't look good in training".

The striker was named as a substitute for the final against Chelsea, having picked up an ankle injury during the win over Arsenal in late April.

Lukaku came off the bench in the second half as United ultimately fell 1-0 to Chelsea, with Mourinho going on to explain that the 25-year-old did not want to start.

However, Lukaku has rebuffed those claims, but says everything is "all clear" with Mourinho following a discussion after the game.

Asked if he was desperate to start the final, Lukaku replied: "Of course, I was, but I didn't look good in training at all.

"It was a difficult situation. Obviously me and the manager had a conversation, he's the one that made the decision.

"But we had a conversation after the game, where we were both disappointed that we lost the game.

"I said to him, 'I'm looking forward to next season', to see the team that he is going to prepare for next year to hopefully challenge Manchester City.

"Everybody is thinking me and the manager has a big issue or something, but it's not like that, me and the manager have a perfect relationship. We had a little chat after the game and everything is all clear."

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