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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
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Mark Critchley

Jesse Lingard: Manchester United midfielder hits back at Ralf Rangnick to deny time off claim

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Jesse Lingard has denied Ralf Rangnick's claim that he requested time off after failing to secure a loan move away from Manchester United during the January transfer window.

The 29-year-old, who was keen to secure first-team football away from Old Trafford last month only to ultimately stay put, has insisted that the club advised him to take leave which will see him miss Friday's FA Cup tie against Middlesbrough.

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