Romelu Lukaku insists he isn't concerned about Alexis Sanchez taking his place at Manchester United
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Romelu Lukaku says Alexis Sanchez was "destined" to play for Manchester United, and insists he'll do everything he can to help the club's newest star settle in.
Sanchez's move from Arsenal in exchange for Henrikh Mkhitaryan was one of the headline deals of the January transfer window, but he suffered a defeat on his Premier League debut for the club when he started with Lukaku in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat to Tottenham at Wembley.
And Lukaku - who was United's major summer arrival when he signed from Everton - says he's not worried about losing his place to the Chilean, and instead wants to help his settle into his new club.
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"I work hard and do everything to make sure I am in the starting line-up," he told Sky Sports.
"It is the manager's choice [if I am picked], but he knows what I can do for the team - I score goals and give assists and I think in my short time here I have been important for the team.
"He [Sanchez] is a Manchester United player - he was destined to play here. He deserves to be on the big stage. It was something he wanted as well.
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"He has a lot of experience after playing for Barcelona and Arsenal. I admire the quality he has on the ball, but especially his will to win. People were criticising him for being moody, but he is not like that. He is a just a winner."
Sanchez could make his home debut for United against Huddersfield on Saturday, and Lukaku has been speaking his language in a bid to help him settle in.
"I speak Spanish, so it is easy for me to communicate with him," he continued.
"He speaks good English as well. We always try to make a player feel comfortable, and he feels very comfortable here now. I think we will see the best of him."