Jesse Lingard: What Next For Man United Outcast?

Jesse Lingard has returned to parent club Manchester United after a 6-month loan spell at West Ham.

Lingard seemed to have rediscovered his best with the London club, showing signs of brilliance, scoring goals and providing assists.

With him back at Manchester United, it gives Ole Gunnar Solskjaer a decision to make on the future of the Englishman.

Asked about the 28-year-old, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said Jesse Lingard is in Manchester United’s plans ahead of the new season.

Lingard played the second half as Manchester United beat Derby 2-1 in their first pre-season fixture on Sunday. He came close to scoring from outside the box but narrowly missed when his attempt ricocheted off the crossbar.

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“He came seven or eight days later than the rest but he’s a naturally fit boy. He’s a man, he played with a few boys but he’s one of the men,” Solskjaer said.

“Jesse has come back, been bright, he wants to fight for his place and there’s nothing better than seeing players want to fight for their place.

“What he did towards the end of last season, that’s the true Jesse, that’s what we know he’s capable of and I think we saw towards the end that we lacked some options at times and Jesse is in the plans at the moment, yeah.”

Lingard scored nine goals and provided four assists in 19 appearances for West Ham. His contributions were important as the team finished sixth on the log, securing a Europa League spot.

His blistering form earned him a recall from Gareth Southgate for the Three Lions. Lingard featured in a few international friends with England but did not meet the cut for the England EURO 2020 squad. 

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