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A Theory Emerges Linking Lukaku's Muted Celebrations To Something Ibrahimovic Has Done

A Theory Emerges Linking Lukaku's Muted Celebrations To Something Ibrahimovic Has Done

The Belgium striker didn't celebrate his efforts against Bournemouth then West Brom.

Nasir Jabbar

Nasir Jabbar

So, about Romelu Lukaku's muted goal celebrations against Bournemouth then West Brom.

A theory has emerged linking his lack of celebrating to something Zlatan Ibrahimovic has done.

The brute Belgium striker hit the ground running following his £75 million switch from Everton, scoring goals for fun in the Premier League and Champions League.

Though he experienced a club goal drought.

Lukaku reacts to scoring. Images: PA

He's since broke his duck after his goals in the league. But while his efforts were a relief, neither goal featured a celebration.

And reports claims to know why.

Per Mirror, Lukaku is reportedly unhappy at Old Trafford and feels he's being 'undermined' by Ibrahimovic.

Ibrahimovic in action against Bristol City (top), to celebrating scoring a goal (bottom). Images: PA

Lukaku arrived at the club taking his No.9 shirt, and the main striking option for Jose Mourinho.

However, the report suggests he feels the Swede 'has refused his status as the club's No 9 since returning last month from a serious knee injury that had kept him out since April.'

Ibrahimovic has yet to start a league game since returning to the fold.

Though when he does enter the fray, he's signaled Lukaku to go out wide who's not content with that position.

Lukaku has words with Mourinho (top), to Ibrahimovic making a league cameo. Images: PA

It's believed Lukaku is not pleased with the coaching staff, including Mourinho, for not pulling up Ibrahimovic for these tactics.

Is there a feud brewing between Lukaku and Ibrahimovic?

What's your take? Let us know.

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Topics: Football News, Ibrahimovic, Jose Mourinho, Manchester United

Nasir Jabbar is a journalist at SPORTbible. He graduated from Bath Spa University with a BA in Media Communications. He's a combat sport aficionado, and has contributed to MMA websites AddictedMMA and CagePotato. Nasir has covered some of the biggest fights, while interviewing the likes of Conor McGregor, Darren Till, Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua. He's also an avid Bristol City fan.

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