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Romelu Lukaku scores wonderful solo goal for Inter Milan against Napoli

Tuesday, January 07, 2020 at 11:09 AM by Akan Anwankwo

Romelu Lukaku showed he is one of the best players in the world at the moment after matchday 18 in the Italian Serie A as he scored a brace in Inter Milan's 3-1 win over Napoli.

The Belgium international took advantage of an error in the midfield as he made a solo effort from his own half to score a magnificent goal with his left foot to make it 1-0 in the 14th minute.

Lukaku was hand to double the advantage for Antonio Conte's side in the 33rd minute to make it 2-0 and register his 14th goal in the Serie A.

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Poland striker Arek Milik pulled one back for Gennaro Gattuso's side but Lautaro Martinez's 62nd-minute goal sealed all three points for the Nerazzurri.

But the talking point of the match was Lukaku's solo effort which drove fans crazy on social media.

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One Twitter user wrote: "Hate to say it, but Manchester United never got this version of Lukaku, I'm glad he's doing well."

A fan said: "What a goal by Romelu Lukaku! Picks the ball from his half charges down at the Napoli defence, some stepovers bang the ball goes in off the left post."

A third added: "Lukaku just hit a step over and scored a stunner. Clearly United was frustrating his creativity and impeding his goal scoring form."

The former Man United striker is currently enjoying life at the San Siro since making a big-money move in the summer.

Inter Milan are now level on points with Juventus on the league table but the champions are ahead of their rivals following the head-to-head rule.

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Meanwhile, Legit.ng had earlier reported that Juventus vs Cagliari ended 4-0 in favour of the Bianconeri as they maintain top spot in Serie A.