The Belgian has scored four times already for United following his big-money move from Everton.
He look likely to lead the line against Basel on Tuesday night for the Red devils in his first appearance in the competition since 2010 with Anderlecht, when he was just 17.
But Parker believes that Lukaku does not have what it takes to lead Mourinho's men all the way.
And he believes the Belgian will lose his place for European matches, once Zlatan Ibrahimovic returns.
"Lukaku worries me a bit as the most important thing in Champions League football is ball retention and to kill the game, especially if you get a goal in front. Patience is vital.
He doesn't strike me as that kind of player," he wrote in his Eurosport column.
"He has started the season like a steam train and United could easily have waved Zlatan goodbye.
But he is being kept around because United want to win the Champions League this season and he will be instrumental if they are to have any chance.
"If Ibrahimovic comes back in November, December or January - whenever it may be - then when United start the knockouts in February, providing they make it, it will be Ibrahimovic who leads the line and Lukaku will be on the bench, without a shadow of a doubt."
"There is an increased level of expectation based on Mourinho's record in this competition, having won it twice before and nearly always challenging with every club he has managed. I see no reason this won't be the case at United as well"; Parker added.
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