Jesse Lingard looks set to return to action for FC Seoul just over a month after having a knee operation.
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- Lingard joined Seoul in early 2024
- Underwent knee surgery in April
- Ex-Man Utd man set for injury return
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WHAT HAPPENED?
Lingard, who made a shock move to Seoul in February, underwent surgery on his meniscus in his knee last month but it seems the 31-year-old is already back in contention to play for the South Korean side this weekend.
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WHAT JESSE LINGARD SAID
In an Instagram post, the former Manchester United and West Ham player uploaded several photos of him back in training and wrote: "Ready for the game tomorrow ⚡️⚡️⚡️🚀🚀🚀 @fcseoul."
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THE BIGGER PICTURE
Despite finally ending his lengthy spell without a club, following his release by Nottingham Forest nearly a year ago, Lingard has been repeatedly criticised by FC Seoul boss Kim Gi-dong. The ex-West Ham loanee has been called out for his lack of effort and to date he has played just three times for the K League 1 side. The England international will hope he can turn things around quickly.
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WHAT NEXT?
Seoul, who sit eighth in the league after 12 matches, host second from bottom Daegu on Sunday. Lingard will hope to get some game time in this upcoming encounter.