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'People say nasty things, I don't read it': Jesse Lingard says he ignores Man United criticism


‘People say nasty things, I don’t read it’: Jesse Lingard insists he ignores Manchester United criticism and insists every player must be ‘thick-skinned’ at Old Trafford

  • Jesse Lingard has struggled for his finest form at Manchester United this season
  • The 26-year-old has reflected on his emergence from youth ranks at Old Trafford
  • Lingard says he ignores what people are saying about him on social media  

Jesse Lingard says he ignores the criticism he receives at Manchester United and says he needs to increase his self belief in order to return to top form.

United have endured an underwhelming start to the season and are ninth in the Premier League after Sunday’s fortuitous 3-3 draw at Sheffield United.

Lingard has failed to score so far in 16 appearances this campaign but, speaking on The Official Manchester United podcast, underlined his resilience.

Jesse Lingard has been reflecting on his time as a homegrown player at Manchester United

Jesse Lingard has been reflecting on his time as a homegrown player at Manchester United 

Lingard has struggled to produce his finest form in a United shirt so far this season

Lingard has struggled to produce his finest form in a United shirt so far this season

‘There are a lot of things on social media, with people saying nasty things,’ Lingard said. ‘You can’t get drawn into all that stuff. I don’t read that stuff.

‘That’s why it’s tough for young footballers coming through now, they’re so attracted to social media and what people are saying about them, they don’t actually know how good they are themselves.’

Lingard has previously received criticism for promoting his clothing range while United around big matches. 

Paul Ince once said Lingard was ‘a prime example of everything wrong with United’ but the 26-year-old says he takes no notice. 

‘One person can hate you and one person can love you, that’s just life. You have to get on with it. 

‘We’ve got to play in front of 75,000 people every week. At United, it’s the biggest club in the world, so you get criticised either way.

‘For us as players, we’ve just got to get on with it and be thick-skinned. I love football. I love training, I love playing, I love the fans, the stadiums. I love everything about football. For me, I’m an out-and-out footballer.’

Lingard said that he does not pay any attention to praise or criticism about him

Lingard said that he does not pay any attention to praise or criticism about him 

Lingard came on as a half-time substitute during United’s draw at Bramall Lane.

United are next in action on Thursday in the Europa League against Astana in Kazakhstan but have already qualified from Group L.

Premier League action resumes for United on Sunday, at home to Aston Villa.






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