Jesse Lingard has reacted to the accusation that he “destroyed Manchester United’s culture” alongside Paul Pogba and Marcus Rashford.
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Academy graduates liked to have funGave their all for the collective causeFeel like certain criticism is overly harshFollow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱WHAT HAPPENED?
The Old Trafford academy graduate took in 232 appearances for the Red Devils, becoming an England international along the way, and often played with a smile on his face. He was never afraid to have fun on the pitch – much like World Cup winner and close friend Pogba.
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Questions have, however, been asked of whether the likes of Lingard, Pogba and Rashford took things seriously enough – with United enduring alarming regression as supposed superstars failed to perform on a consistent basis.
DID YOU KNOW?
Lingard has now picked up a social media post from late 2024 in which he stands accused of destroying the culture at Old Trafford that the likes of legendary former manager Sir Alex Ferguson, alongside a host of Premier League and Champions League title winners, helped to build.
WHAT JESSE LINGARD SAID
Lingard said: “Please explain how me, Paul and Marcus destroyed Manchester United’s culture?” He went on to say after receiving some positive responses to his question: “More love than negativity. United through and through the club will always have a very special place in my heart.”
