Lukaku defends Mourinho

Romelu Lukaku made an impassioned defence of beleaguered manager Jose Mourinho yesterday ahead of the start of the new season.

Mourinho has come under intense criticism this summer after a turbulent pre-season.

But Lukaku has insisted his manager should be afforded some slack.

"When you lose, you get angry. When he is upset, he's the type of person that you can really see it. But that should be embraced because he is a manger and a coach that wants to win."