FC Copenhagen manager launches bizarre tirade at Manchester United star Jesse Lingard
The current manager of FC Copenhagen - Stale Solbakken - blasted the Man Utd star following the 1-1 draw against Arsenal.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's former international teammate and current manager of FC Copenhagen Stale Solbakken has blasted Jesse Lingard, labelling him the Achilles heel of the current Manchester United team.
His comments came after United were held to a 1-1 draw by Arsenal at Old Trafford with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang cancelling out Scott McTominay's terrific opener.
Lingard started in the centre of the forward three but failed to impress and was substituted in the 74th minute.
Another poor showing only fuelled criticism of the England international who is yet to score or assist in the Premier League during 2019.
Solbakken didn't hold back and blasted the 26-year-old for his recent performances.
"I can't remember the last time I saw Jesse Lingard playing a good match, I actually can't.
"He is truly an Achilles heel for this United team.
"He should be in between the lines, feed the striker with smart passes, run in behind. He has a very central role in the team, because he has kind of a free role behind the striker, he should be an important link in the team.
"But if you notice today, he never combines with his teammates, nor does he run in behind, Rashford has to do this every single time."
Former Fulham defender Brede Hangeland agreed with Solbakken's comments, believing that Lingard's position is one of the most important on the field.
"Stale is absolutely right of course, this is perhaps the most important position offensively in a team, if you look at the other clubs who they have in that position, [Roberto] Firmino in Liverpool, Kevin De Bruyne in City," he added.
"You should have your best player in that position, not an invisible one."
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There are several Man Utd players when they started playing became invisible. Whether they play or don't play do not make much difference.