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Jesse Lingard admits he feels “misunderstood sometimes” and insists that he “loves coaching, I love football”, despite accusations that the Forest star is distracted by interests off the pitch, including his clothing brand. ‘JLINGZ’ and his esports team.
Jesse Lingard has admitted that he feels “misunderstood at times” and insists that he “loves training and football”, despite accusations that he is distracted by his interests off the pitch.
The former Manchester United star, whose comments come on his 30th birthday, has his own clothing brand and more recently acquired an esports team, both called JLINGZ.
Lingard left his boyhood club Manchester United in the summer after he failed to get minutes following his revival on loan at West Ham. It eventually led to him joining Steve Cooper’s Forest team in hopes of getting more playing time.
Nottingham Forest midfielder Jesse Lingard has admitted he sometimes feels “misunderstood”
The former Man United star has often been accused of being distracted by his interests off the pitch. In the picture: Lingard with its brand JLINGZ
Now, Lingard is hoping to ignite his form once more and has not ruled out a desire to return to the England squad, which he hopes will continue to be managed by Gareth Southgate, despite the fact that the Three Lions boss did not select him in the last two major tournaments in England. .
The attacking midfielder was named to Southgate’s England long list for Qatar despite his lackluster start at Nottingham Forest, but failed to make the final 26.
Despite a tumultuous spell, Lingard is keen to add to his 32 caps for England ahead of Euros in 2024 alongside his off-field efforts.
‘Are you misunderstanding me? Yes, sometimes. But I love training. I like football. I love games. I always want to work hard. That’s how you bring out the best in me, when I work hard,’ said Lingard the athletic.
“There can be a tackle that lifts the crowd’s spirits or just a moment that makes the crowd sit up and think, ‘He’s on it today.'” You need that intensity. I love winning. I could stay at the training ground all day. But the hard work side should be pretty normal for any professional, right?
‘I can be misunderstood sometimes. But I will continue. I’ll do what I do and I won’t listen to the noise.
More recently, Lingard acquired an esports team which it also called JLINGZ.
Lingard has not ruled out a desire to return to the England squad and wants Southgate to remain in charge.
Lingard, who joined Manchester United’s academy aged seven, will return to Old Trafford as a Forest player for the first time on December 27 when the Premier League returns.
He was one of 21 summer additions to Forest following their promotion and although he has gotten off to a slow start, the midfielder scored his first goal for the club in the Carabao Cup win against Tottenham.
Lingard says he is “excited” to return to Old Trafford but insists he will go “wanting to win” despite the emotional meeting.
Recalling his departure from the club, Lingard added that it was “difficult to sit on the bench” and that he knew “it was my time to move on”.
Lingard thinks he’s in a “good space” right now even though it took him a bit of time to settle.
Of course, he’s been watching England’s heartbreaking exit from the World Cup, but he wants Southgate to stay in charge while the Three Lions boss ponders his future.
Lingard praised Southgate’s man-management, recalling that he took the time to meet the families of the players.
He added: ‘He has experience and he has the ability to make you better. I would love for him to stay.