JESSE LINGARD had to be helped through a tough time off the pitch by his boss — to get him back to his best on it. Manchester United star Lingard, 26, is now flying again after a big slump. It is understood the player has been affected by abuse on social media, injury problems and […]
JESSE LINGARD had to be helped through a tough time off the pitch by his boss — to get him back to his best on it.
Manchester United star Lingard, 26, is now flying again after a big slump.
It is understood the player has been affected by abuse on social media, injury problems and the loss of his England place.
United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer said: “What he has had to deal with, that will be between us.
“You can criticise anyone about anything but as a manager, I have to look after these boys in the good and the bad times.
“It’s good to see him back to his old self. He’s got a great attitude.”
Lingard and team-mate Fred received racist abuse from a fan in Saturday’s 2-1 win at Manchester City.
He tweeted: “Shameful behaviour. It may be the derby but there is never a reason to be racist.”
Police are now investigating the incident and have made an arrest.
Man City said they were working to identify offenders, with a statement saying: “The club are also working with GMP regarding an instance of objects being thrown on to the field of play.
“The club operates a zero-tolerance policy regarding discrimination of any kind, and anyone found guilty of racial abuse will be banned from the club for life.”
