Tottenham star impressed with rival’s resurgence.
Tottenham Hotspur defender Toby Alderweireld is bracing himself for a tough test against Manchester United this weekend.
United are in impressive form, winning five out of five matches under interim boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.
Alderweireld could line up against Belgian international teammate Romelu Lukaku.
Under Solskjaer, Lukaku looks to be improved on his early season form and has scored three goals in his last three games, despite only starting one.
Alderweireld told The Independent he has noticed Lukaku’s impressive streak and had kind words to say about the forward.
The Tottenham star said: “He is coming back to form. He is an unbelievable striker.
“I have played with him in the national team for a couple of years and he is a great person, too.”
Spurs shut out United earlier in the season at Old Trafford, with Lukaku missing a good early chance with the game goalless.
It typified his poor early season form, and it proved crucial as Tottenham went on to win 3-0.
This time he will have to be more clinical, and continue his hot streak in front of goal.
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