Manchester United star Romelu Lukaku ruled out of Friday’s game with Brighton with ankle injury

MANCHESTER UNITED star Romelu Lukaku has been officially ruled out of Friday's game with Brighton with an ankle injury.

The Belgian striker, 24, hobbled off in the last-gasp 2-1 win against Arsenal at the weekend and could also miss FA Cup final.

Lukaku is also a doubt for the Premier League clash away at West Ham next Thursday with the knock.

Earlier this week, the majority of United’s stars were given time off from training today, but Lukaku turned up for treatment.

But he was clearly still struggling, and was trying to keep pressure off his right ankle and foot.

An Old Trafford insider said: “The lads have had today off, but Romelu turned up and was limping.

“He had someone driving him in. He was trying to keep pressure off the injury and was booked in with the physios.”

United boss Jose Mourinho revealed after the match he did not know whether his 27-goal striker would be fit for the final.

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He said: “He wants to play all the time. He is never tired and, when he has small things, he doesn't care. He still wants to go.

“So, for him to say immediately, to change him, it is because he couldn't play.”