Romelu Lukaku, Inter Milan’s striker, has expressed his belief that Erling Haaland and Kylian Mbappe will dominate football for the next decade, taking over the mantle from Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi. Lukaku’s comments come ahead of his team’s clаsh against Haaland’s Manchester City in the Champions League final.
Haaland, 22 years old, has had an outstanding season with City, scoring an impressive 52 goals in 52 games across all competitions, while Mbappe, only 24, has continued his prolific form with PSG, tallying 41 goals in 43 games and amassing a total of 212 goals in 260 matches for the club. Lukaku believes that these two forwards, as representatives of the new generation, will be at the forefront of world football in the coming years and will eventually take over from the legendary duo of Messi and Ronaldo.
Romelu Lukaku is eagerly anticipating the challenge of facing Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City in the Champions League final on Saturday night in Istanbul. The Belgian striker acknowledges the difficulty of the task at hand, recognizing City as one of the best teams in the world. Despite the pressure, Lukaku aims to enjoy the moment and the build-up to the match, focusing on achieving the best result possible.
Lukaku acknowledges Guardiola’s coaching prowess, highlighting the Spaniard’s ability to adapt game plans for each match. He notes that City’s team is well-drilled and employs different patterns and movements in their gameplay, making them a formidable opponent. Lukaku specifically mentions Erling Haaland’s movements and their ability to disrupt defenses, emphasizing that the Norwegian striker will likely create scoring opportunities through their well-synchronized patterns
