Jesse Lingard stated that he was keeping his cards ‘close to his chest’ regarding personal targets when signing for Nottingham Forest - but it already looks as though the ex-Manchester United star has gone bust.
The England man sealed a shock move to the City Ground in the summer having left Old Trafford at the end of his contract and according to Lingard himself, “big things” were expected. That has so far not transpired with the 29-year-old enduring a miserable first few months as a Red.
He has not contributed a goal or an assist this season - a complete contrast to the sensational form he managed to find with West Ham United. His stuttering form slumped to new lows on Monday evening as Forest were humbled 4-0 by near neighbours Leicester City at the King Power Stadium - their fifth consecutive defeat in the Premier League.
