Romelu Lukaku had to be stretchered off at Old Trafford following a clash of heads with Wesley Hoedt

Lukaku went into United’s showdown with Saints knowing he needed to deliver the goods following a barren period in front of goal.

But he was unable to show the Old Trafford faithful what he’s made of as he had to be stretchered off after 12 minutes of the game.

Lukaku remained conscious but required on-pitch treatment after clashing heads with Southampton centre-back Hoedt during an aerial battle.

Hoedt took to Twitter post-match to send a message to the United and Belgium forward within his round up of the 0-0 draw.