Jesse Lingard fires message to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer during Man Utd secret friendly
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Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard has reminded boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer of his quality by scoring in a secret friendly held at Old Trafford. A team of Red Devils stars are taking on Burnley following the club’s Premier League opening day demolition of Leeds United.
Lingard was not available for selection for the thumping of rivals Leeds after testing positive for COVID-19 before the start of the campaign.
The 28-year-old has an uncertain future at Old Trafford after being pushed down the pecking order by a succession of attacking arrivals. The signing of Jadon Sancho is likely to have presented a further obstacle into Solskjaer’s plans.
A frustrating start to last season prompted Lingard to seek regular football, leading to a loan at West Ham. A period of nine goals and five assists in 16 appearances for the Hammers was a reminder of his capabilities.
West Ham boss David Moyes has expressed an interest in taking Lingard back to London Stadium, but a transfer has not materialised.
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United value the England midfielder at around £30million, perhaps preventing the East Londoners from making an offer.
Lingard could instead remain at the Red Devils and has given Solskjaer a nudge by scoring in a friendly arranged on Tuesday evening.
A mixed team of regular and fringe stars faced Burnley in Manchester. Lingard emerged from isolation to take part in the game and scored with an excellent finish during the first half.
The playmaker was on the end of Anthony Martial’s cross to turn the ball into the corner of the net.
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Solskjaer is seemingly trying to build up his whole squad’s fitness, with new signing Sancho among the starters for the game.
The winger arrived from Borussia Dortmund in a huge £73m deal but has been limited to just 20 minutes of football in the clash with rivals Leeds.
Sancho joined up with his new team-mates late having been granted an extended break following his participation with England at Euro 2020.
Defender Harry Maguire is another who did not have a full pre-season due to his heroics with the Three Lions. The centre-back was also on the scoresheet against Burnley.
Man Utd fan account Poros Halang appeared to be at the game and shared the full line-up, excluding a goalkeeper.
Diogo Dalot, Eric Bailly, Maguire and Brandon Williams made up the back four. Donny van De Beek and Nemanja Matic played just in front.
Lingard and Sancho played in attacking midfield roles alongside Juan Mata. Martial was the lone striker.
Versatile defender Williams has been linked with a loan move to Norwich City.
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