Jesse Lingard sends a message about Manchester United’s future

Jesse Lingard admits he hasn’t been “present” this season because of uncertainty about Manchester United’s future.

Lingard, 27, hasn’t started a Premier League game since the first of the year and made his first league appearance since February 1 in last week’s 2-0 victory at Crystal Palace, but was omitted by eight of the last 12 teams of the championship day.

The striker hasn’t reached a league goal since December 2018 and Lingard’s alliance with agent Mino Raiola has fueled doubts about his long-term future at United. England is out of contract next year, although the club has the option of a one-year extension.

Lingard made it to the top of the United high-speed running and intensity scores during the block, but it only started once from the restart in the FA Cup quarter-final victory in Norwich.

Lingard revealed that the blockade provided a cooling off period after a period of punishment in the first team. “It was very different. I know that personally I haven’t been there and I know what I had to do to regain that trust and I worked hard and I’m just waiting for the opportunity now.

“I wanted to fly back [after the lockdown] and being the fastest and strongest, right on my motivation, and I have been doing well since I returned.

“The lockdown really made me relax and reevaluate everything. I wanted to come in as one of the best and work harder than anyone else, that was my motivation.

“I think I’ll have to be ready in all circumstances, whether you’re starting or not. I feel you can always make an impact in the game whether you have 25 minutes or five minutes. It’s about being ready to make an impact and help the team. , I feel.

“I feel like I have trained and gained that confidence and also play with confidence, it’s just about taking what I do in training in games. I have been patient and will wait for my opportunity.”

When asked if he could see himself playing in another club, Lingard replied: “Like I said, I have been at United for so long and I love it and will continue to love it. I train with a smile and enter with a smile because it’s my job and i love what i do and i also love the club “.

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