Mourinho backs 'fantastic' Lukaku despite barren run
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho insists it doesn't matter if Romelu Lukaku is struggling in front of goal because his relentless work rate makes up for it.
Lukaku has scored just once in his last 10 games for United, but they have continued to pick up points despite his poor goalscoring form.
Mourinho's side managed a 1-0 win over Brighton at Old Trafford thanks to an effort from Ashley Young which looped in off Lewis Dunk but the Portuguese coach insists he is not concerned at his striker's alarming goalscoring form.
"In the last minute he was fighting and running back like he was in the first minute, so I think it is also a mentality question," Mourinho said of his Belgian striker.
"The way Romelu wins the corner for the goal, the way Romelu ends the game making tackles in the left-back position - that is the mentality I want.
"Unfortunately, not every player is the same. Players are men, men are different. Men are unique cases.
"Some guys are capable to go into the limits of their efforts and some other guys even with a lot of talent, they don't manage to do that.
"So Romelu, for me, [is] fantastic. Didn't score, I don't care."
Mourinho was also keen to praise the support of United fans against Brighton, after being critical of some of the supporters in recent weeks.
"Honestly, it is quite a surprise for me but I think the supporters were fantastic," Mourinho added.
"We had matches at home where we played really, really well and they were a bit soft.
"They were behind the team. The team was not playing well, the team was 0-0, they support the team, they support the players.
"Then in the last part of the game, at home at Old Trafford we had problems against Brighton, a newly promoted team, and the supporters were behind the team.
"They support the team, they support the players, so also really happy with them."