Solskjaer Explains Why Lingard Hasn’t Been Playing For Manchester United

The 28-year-old has only started one game for the club this season and has struggled to even get a place on the bench for the majority of fixtures

Jesse Lingard has not been playing for Manchester United after having to self-isolate “a few times” due to coronavirus, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has said.

The 28-year-old has only played 99 minutes of football this season having fallen down the pecking order at Old Trafford and has not featured in a Premier League matchday squad since the start of October, where he was an unused substitute in the 6-1 defeat to Tottenham.

A potential loan deal away is being explored ahead of the January transfer window amid the England international’s struggles for time, but Solskjaer says he will be involved against Everton for Wednesday’s League Cup clash and has explained the reasoning behind his absence.

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