Putting yesterday's game aside, I believe Lingard has done well during the tour. Still don't expect him to be a regular candidate for the starting XI but he'll do the job when called upon. Let's hope he builds on what we've seen so far.
In a slightly different role, Lingard delivered a MotM performance vs Swansea. www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/man-utd-fixtures-swansea-lingard-13807608
Jesse does this every season. He pops up with a goal and a performance in 1 or 2 cup competitions. Nothing to see here.
Not much to see perhaps, but at this moment, I'd still much rather play him vs Spurs instead of Miki on his current form. At least, Lingard may be able to provide something, anything offensively. Not to mention, the way Miki has been losing the all a lot this season, Tottenham would make United pay dearly for that.
I'd still play Miki. He's been shit but his ceiling is miles ahead of Jesse. Jesse at his best is just a little better than an average Miki. I'll take the upside even if he hasn't shown it lately.
Totally agree, but my point stands. Miki operating at 70% is equal to Lingard at his absolute best. The gulf in quality between the two is huge. If Mata wasn't so damn slow Id say play him at the 10. At least he has smart movement and can pick out a pass. But his speed absolutely kills our counter attack. That's one place where Miki thrives, even if he only picks out the right pass 1 out of 5 times.
To be honest, the discussion is not who's better between Miki and Lingard: I'm confident there is really no argument there. And yes, at his best or under normal circumstances, Miki would be a lock to start. I'm however referring to his current form and what he's shown of late, which is absolutely nothing btw. If we were talking about his early season form, where he wouldn't do much for the majority of the game, yet ended up with a goal or an assist, I'd gladly start him as well. But he hasn't even been able to produce that much lately. Certainly not claiming that Miki is done as a starter, in favor of Lingard, but until he can regain a hint of form, I don't see the point in starting him. Especially when his mistakes could have a very negative impact on United vs this Spurs team, who will feast on being careless with the ball and kill United on the counter. That's why for this game at least, I'd clearly go for Lingard over Miki.
Jesse Lingard - Manchester United through and through. pic.twitter.com/8FcwAm4N8I— Football Tweet ⚽ (@Football__Tweet) November 10, 2017
✅ Maradona for Argentina 🇦🇷✅ Iniesta for Spain 🇪🇸✅ Jesse Lingard for Manchester United 🔴✅ Messi for Barcelona 🔴🔵Iconic Football Moments 😅 pic.twitter.com/VeYovFbgYK— EPL Bible (@EPLBible) November 29, 2017
Awesome, iconic pic of Belgium's victory vs Argentina in the first group stage of the 82 WC. That pic perfectly encapsulates the Belgian strategy that day: put numbers on Maradona to mark him out of the game. And it worked to perfection, with Vandenberghe nicking the winner for the Red Devils. On that pic for Belgium are: Franky Vercauteren, Ludo Coek (RIP), Luc Millecamps, Guy Vandersmissen, Maurits De Schrijver and on the far left, the match winner Erwin Vandenberghe.
Has Jose found a viable 10 in Lingard? www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-lingard-goal-watford-13969086 As much as I would not mind for it to be so, it's still too early to tell , at least for now. Ability, committment and the capability of having good games are not the issue with Lingard, so much as consistency (or lack of it). Given our issues in that position at the moment, it would be great if he were the answer, even in just a short term basis but it's still too early to tell at this point. The best solution still may be to play in tactical setups/formations not needing of a 10 (4-3-3 or 3-5-2).
Just fantastic: Oh that is brilliant! Go on @JesseLingard! #WATMUN pic.twitter.com/VgQ6yioMic— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) November 28, 2017
Six goals and two assists in the last six league games for Jesse. He's a late bloomer. I've never understood the hate and under-appreciation he gets from a lot of corners. He's a homegrown kid with good technical ability, great work ethic, excellent movement, and an eye for goal. He's now got more league goals than Rashford and is on par with Martial...despite playing significantly less minutes.
Ill only speak for myself. Ive never been a hater of his, but I do see why some question him. All the attributes you mention he excels in, there's no question. But I always felt he didnt (still has to show he can maintain this for a long period) put that all together in an a way to make him impact the game over 90 minutes or even 60. He was/is just to inconsistent for a 24 or 25 year old. At the end of the day. As good as he is doing, he's really at most a squad player for us.
Always been a supporter of his, but we better hope that we'll seriously upgrade at his spot sooner, rather than later. But his place in the squad is beyond contention in my opinion, as he's a more than solid backup option, in several positions. Players like that are needed, in any team really. And, as it's been pointed out, he's a local player, who loves the club and therefore will always give max effort. Welbeck was another just like him and while he was not necessarily regular quality, he had a place in the team. Always felt letting him go was a mistake.
Jessie isnt the answer to our first 11 problems @10 or RWF, however as he showed today he is a great option off the bench because of his energy, movement and finishing. Solid squad player and great inspiration for the accademy players.
Jesse Lingard has scored or assisted more goals (10) in the Premier League this season than:Özil (4⚽️ & 5🅰️)Sanchez (5⚽️ & 3🅰️)Hazard (5⚽️ & 2🅰️)Mane (4⚽️ & 3🅰️)🤫🤫🤫 #MUFC pic.twitter.com/FDDETxuck6— Statman Dave (@StatmanDave) December 26, 2017
Closing in on 10 goals in all comps (6 Prem, 3 League Cup). There is talk that he was one of the players Jose had branded childish after the Leicester draw. Couldn't have responded better really: trust Jose will have liked that. With Zlatan still not looking like himself, Miki's days numbered, Lingard really is not droppable at this time, if we need a 10 in the team, until we move for another.
How Lingard has pushed Mkhitaryan out of the limelight at United. www.bleacherreport.com/articles/2751179-how-jesse-lingard-surpassed-henrikh-mkhitaryan-as-manchester-uniteds-go-to-guy
Less minutes, more goals than the big name competition. It’s time to talk about Jesse Lingard 🙌 pic.twitter.com/nvs2qzB4wq— B/R Football (@brfootball) January 1, 2018
i think we need to perhaps reconsider his ceiling. a journalist on twitter compared him to pedro in his barca days, and i think it's bang on in terms of potential: that 4th forward who can be the first sub in or fill in for rotation/injuries without skipping a beat. his movement is excellent, he's a very willing and diligent defender and he certainly has an eye for goal.
He has to become more fit. He goes down too easily. Also, he looks lost when things are not going his way. That said, he should still be considered part of the squad.