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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Asharq Al-Awsat

Lingard Slams Man United’s ‘False Promises’ Ahead of Old Trafford Return

Football - Carabao Cup - Round of 16 - Blackburn Rovers v Nottingham Forest - Ewood Park, Blackburn, Britain - December 21, 2022 Nottingham Forest's Jesse Lingard celebrates scoring their second goal. (Reuters)

Nottingham Forest midfielder Jesse Lingard said he was given "false promises" about playing time during his final year at Manchester United and is still in the dark over why he was used so sparingly.

Lingard, who joined United at the age of seven, had returned to Old Trafford last year after a successful loan spell at West Ham United, where he revived his career with nine goals and five assists in half a season.

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