Mourinho plans to replace Lukaku with Ibrahimovic to play against West Brom

The Swedish striker is likely to start in round 18 of the Premier League today.

* The West Brom - Man Utd match takes place at 9:15 p.m. today, Hanoi time.

Ibrahimovic made five substitute appearances for Man Utd after recovering from a knee injury, playing a total of 73 minutes.

Coach Mourinho has repeatedly stressed that he does not want to risk Ibrahimovic because this player is eager to start. The recovery of the 36-year-old striker is considered a miracle because doctors previously said Ibrahimovic would have to wait until early 2018 to play again.

However, according to AFP, Lukaku's poor form has made Mourinho consider rotating the squad early, giving Ibrahimovic a chance to start. Lukaku just scored to help Man Utd beat Bournemouth, but that was only the third goal in the last 15 matches for the $97 million striker.

Ibrahimovic will be a quality rotation option for the upcoming fierce period. Photo: Reuters.

"There will be rotation," Mourinho said ahead of the trip to West Brom. "I will change players from game to game. They cannot play every game from now until January with the schedule like this."

A change in attack is needed for Man Utd at this time. Lukaku is not only in poor form but also has psychological problems after being criticized for his "double assist" for Man City in the derby. Even if Ibrahimovic does not start, Marcus Rashford or Martial can play in the highest position.

Game time is Hanoi time.

According to VNE