LINGARD TARGETING MAN UNITED STARTING BERTH
The young Red Devils winger praised the club
for always giving youth a chance while the
Old Trafford manager indicated he will get
more opportunities
Jesse Lingard is eager to build upon his run
of appearances in the Manchester United
first-team after overcoming a difficult spell
on the sidelines.
Lingard was named in the starting line-up in
manager Louis van Gaal's first game in
charge in 2014 but lasted just 24 minutes
against Swansea City before suffering
season-ending knee ligament damage.
The 22-year-old has bounced back this year
and has been involved in United's last five
matches, providing the assist for Wayne
Rooney in the 1-0 Champions League win
over CSKA Moscow on Tuesday.
"I want to keep being in and around the
bench and coming on, hopefully even starting
games," Lingard said. "That is my main aim
now.
"It definitely gives us a lot of confidence to
be playing for Manchester United as a
youngster, and, as long as you keep working,
you are always going to get your chance.
"Obviously, I've still got to be humble and
keep my feet on the ground. I've not made it
yet. There is a long way to go and I've still
got to work hard on the training pitch to keep
my place in the team."
Van Gaal turned down several loan offers for
the winger during the transfer window and
said Lingard's athletic attributes are
attractive.
"He's doing well. That's why I want to keep
him and why I have said his chances shall
come," said the Dutchman.
"He has a lot of pace and I like pace on the
wings. Now he has first assist also.
"I think he shall have a boost from this game
because he played very well, in my opinion,
and I hope he shall continue."
United host West Brom in the Premier
League on Saturday.
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