Romelu Lukaku drops key fitness update ahead of FA Cup final

Manchester United striker Romelu Lukaku has confirmed that he is recovering 'faster than expected' from an ankle injury sustained last month. The Belgium international now has a strong possibility of featuring for United against Chelsea in the FA Cup final next weekend.

Lukaku suffered the problem following a challenge from Arsenal's Konstantinos Mavropanos in a 2-1 triumph and Jose Mourinho thereafter highlighted that he is hopeful of having the Belgian back in action for the Wembley showpiece.

The 24-year-old has since returned to Belgium in order to enhance his recovery progress and he has now hinted of his potential comeback, he told HLN: "My recovery is going faster than expected, as always."

Lukaku's potential move to Manchester United raised question marks due to his poor record against the top-six. However, over the course of the season, he has made a reasonable impact against the elite while also finding the scoresheet in a 2-1 win over ex-club Chelsea in February.