Jose Mourinho still unsure on Romelu Lukaku fitness ahead of FA Cup final

Jose Mourinho still unsure on Romelu Lukaku fitness ahead of FA Cup final

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has revealed that a late decision will be made on whether to start Romelu Lukaku in Saturday’s FA Cup final against Chelsea.

The 25-year-old has missed the Red Devils’ last three matches due to an ankle injury sustained against Arsenal on April 29.

Lukaku returned to first-team training on Tuesday and has managed to get a few sessions under his belt, but Mourinho is still unsure whether the Belgium international – with 26 goals to his name this term – can be risked against his former club.

“We have to wait until the last moment,” he told reporters at Friday’s pre-match press conference. “I don’t want to lie to you and say he doesn’t play and then he plays, or vice versa – so we have to wait.”

Mourinho revealed that Anthony Martial is part of his plans, however, having been omitted from the squad to face Watford last weekend with a minor niggle.