Lukaku set to make shock early return from injury today against Watford after seeing specialist for foot problem

ROMELU LUKAKU is set to make a shock return to the Manchester United squad today.

The Belgium striker, 25, was scheduled to make his comeback next week at Wolves after a foot injury.

But Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants him in the squad for today’s clash against Watford – and he could even make the bench for the Old Trafford clash.

SunSport revealed last week that Lukaku had given Solskjaer a massive Champions League fitness boost.

He has returned to training after the injury that crocked him for international duty and saw him treated at a private clinic in Antwerp.

Facing Wolves on Tuesday would give him game time before facing Barcelona in the Champions League but he could now come back even earlier than expected.

OLE BOOST

Lukaku is unlikely to start this afternoon  – with Marcus Rashford expected to lead the line – but getting some minutes under his belt could prove crucial.

The ex-Chelsea striker picked up the problem during the European win over Paris Saint-Germain when he scored two goals during United’s incredible comeback.

He needed treatment to his right foot after a challenge from Marquinhos just before the hour mark – and it was uncertain how long he would face out.

However, he did manage to play 90 minutes against Arsenal just four days later as United slumped to their first domestic defeat under Solskjaer.

Scans showed a muscle problem instead of damage to a metatarsal, allowing Lukaku to get target a return after a week of rest.

Watford make the trip to Old Trafford this afternoon looking to ruin the celebrations following Solskjaer’s permanent appointment as manager this week.

However, Javi Gracia may field a weakened side with his focus on next weekend’s FA Cup semi-final against Wolves.