The tag of “ex-Manchester United player” rarely leaves a player once they leave the club but Jesse Lingard seems to have rediscovered his love for football.
Jesse Lingard was being brutally called out by Paul Scholes and he was without a club, undoubtedly the nadir of his career a year ago.
Since then, not only has he found a club in South Korea with FC Seoul, but has grown as a person if Lingard’s response to Man Utd criticism regarding Marcus Rashford was any indication.
Now, that growth is translating to professional success, with Jesse Lingard doing his talking on the pitch for the club that has made him the toast of South Korea.
Jesse Lingard begins second FC Seoul season on fire
Lingard had some growing pains at FC Seoul after joining but he quickly got his career and life back on track in new surroundings.
He went from struggling to being the talisman of his side, scoring decisive goals and taking to his new club and country with an open mind.
Lingard was named captain of the club and did full justice to the tag, growing professionally and personally, ready for lift-off for his second season.
Lift-off is exactly what he’s done, scoring on just his second appearance for FC Seoul this season to give his team a 2-1 victory over FC Anyang.
He scored six goals and laid on three assists in 26 appearances in a stop-start campaign last season but he looks determined to fly from the get-go in his second season.
Lingard sends message after goalscoring heroics
Every the active social media presence, Lingard had actually taken a break from everything to sort out his life but after rediscovering his love for the game, he’s back.
After these latest exploits, Lingard went on Instagram and sent a message to the fans, writing, “Great day at the office,” alongside a picture of him celebrating Squid Games style.
He remains an extremely popular man among the Man Utd circles, with his post getting liked by Bruno Fernandes, Diogo Dalot, Patrice Evra, and Ethan Wheatley, among others.
Lingard can be next seen in action on March 3 when his side host Gimcheon Sangmu.
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