Martin Keown has backed Jesse Lingard after the Manchester United winger contradicted interim manager Ralf Rangnick this week.
Rangnick suggested in his pre-match press conference ahead of the FA Cup tie with Middlesbrough that Lingard had asked for time off in order to clear his head, having missed out on a deadline day move to Newcastle when United blocked the deal.
The England international disputed that on social media later in the day though, insisting he had been advised by the club to take time off due to personal reasons.
