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Solbakken: Lingard truly an Achilles heel for this Man Utd team

FC Copenhagen Stale Solbakken has slammed Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard.

His comments came after United were held to a 1-1 draw by Arsenal at Old Trafford with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang cancelling out Scott McTominay's terrific opener.

He said on TV2: "As we talked about before the match, I think Lingard has played his part in this team.

“I can't remember the last time I saw Jesse Lingard playing a good match, I actually can't.

“He is truly an Achilles heel for this United team.

“He should be in between the lines, feed the striker with smart passes, run in behind. He has a very central role in the team, because he has kind of a free role behind the striker, he should be an important link in the team.

“But if you notice today, he never combines with his teammates, nor does he run in behind, Rashford has to do this every single time."

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