The manager of FC Seoul has slammed Jesse Lingard for his lack of effort this season - claiming the forward 'doesn't fight and doesn't run'.
The 31-year-old completed a surprise move to the South Korean club in February after being released from his Nottingham Forest contract at the end of last season.
He has so far endured a difficult time, with Seoul winning just one match from their opening four of the new K-League campaign.
And manager Kim Ki-dong says he's not happy with Lingard due to a lack of effort from the former Manchester United forward.
'I've been thinking a lot about removing Jesse (Lingard). I don't think a player who doesn't run for a few minutes is a football player,' Ki-dong said.
'If he doesn't fight, and doesn't run better than the player who runs for 90 minutes? If you're going to play soccer in the name, shouldn't you just take the retired players?'
Ki-dong's latest comments come just a fortnight after he first criticised Lingard's work-rate following Seoul's win against Jeju.
Lingard has been a regular substitute as he continues to build up his fitness having not played competitively for over six months prior to the move
He failed to make the bench as Seoul continued their poor start to the season in a 1-1 draw with Gangwon on Sunday.
Mail Sport understands the former England international has sustained a meniscus issue in a setback that will come as a big blow to him.
The niggle is not said to be a serious problem, but it may be that FC Seoul medics decide to rest Lingard for a fortnight to ensure the injury does not worsen.
Roocnotuy
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why go to Korea to get humiliated.its better to play for lower divisions in England. this coach is another ETH who complains and does not get the best out of lingard .
konbckmpty
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potential unfulfilled😕
yiebdlnrtu
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Lingard is another progba..lazy...
Adeerman
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It's true. Better let me play
adedefender
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he never win anything at west ham kid it win it all at united. Since u now start to watch football go back check
I could barely understand what you deposited, dude
adedefender
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he never win anything at west ham kid it win it all at united. Since u now start to watch football go back check
Did you start using this App today? I could understand what you typed. pls you too, improve on your grammatical, Lingard's spirit is just all over you
hogheadtrini
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he must retire on international level can't you see he is finished
And still Messi can't break his goal scoring record [Crylaugh]
hogheadtrini
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A player Man Utd allowed to leave for many ugly reasons. Koreans thought they had gotten a Champion, a fighter (because they could probably have watched him in his Westham days), a workaholic, they thought they could rejuvenate him but they failed to inquire from Man Utd - the real reasons for which he was allowed to go. PSG could be another foolish club to sign Lingard's brother - Rashford, who doesn't run as well. Even Greenwood in Getafe doesn't run too. All birds of the same feather. Pity Ten Hag
he never win anything at west ham kid it win it all at united. Since u now start to watch football go back check
Amienu Garba
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Thar is how all the United blood affected many players
adedefender
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A player Man Utd allowed to leave for many ugly reasons. Koreans thought they had gotten a Champion, a fighter (because they could probably have watched him in his Westham days), a workaholic, they thought they could rejuvenate him but they failed to inquire from Man Utd - the real reasons for which he was allowed to go. PSG could be another foolish club to sign Lingard's brother - Rashford, who doesn't run as well. Even Greenwood in Getafe doesn't run too. All birds of the same feather. Pity Ten Hag
FaisalMatuidi
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Bro keep Shut that's not the point He knows what he's saying after playing for Manchester United Lingard have not been successful playing any other clubs so I think the Coach as a point and not this nonsense you are saying
his signing is part of a marketing strategy not just football, but as a coach, you have to bring the best out of your players....he can't tell us Lingard just forgot how to play football...no he can't, not even your shallow mind can be able to convince me
oladokunrichard2324
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First of all, what has the coach achieved in his career as player or coach. We only know him because Lingard is unfortunately playing under his tutelage.
Bro keep Shut that's not the point He knows what he's saying after playing for Manchester United Lingard have not been successful playing any other clubs so I think the Coach as a point and not this nonsense you are saying
PaulAbugu93
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🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 Hmm! this downgrading.
FaisalMatuidi
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First of all, what has the coach achieved in his career as player or coach. We only know him because Lingard is unfortunately playing under his tutelage.
caoacdeioz
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stupid koreans, even championship teams dont want him
Hineiklnsu
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What is Cancelo going to tell us about Lingard...Cancelo needs to work on his game rather than trying to take a dig on a player of CR7 calibre....Show some respect 🙏🏻 to the man who has a lot in his career
he must retire on international level can't you see he is finished
GeraldNdyagumaGerald
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The money they got at United can't allow them to play good football again
Subdelort
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What is Cancelo going to tell us about Lingard...Cancelo needs to work on his game rather than trying to take a dig on a player of CR7 calibre....Show some respect 🙏🏻 to the man who has a lot in his career
Tipdilmnor
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I think Jesse Lingard has to leave that club. The words used against him isn't good at all. It will be very difficult he can regain his position. JL, just advise yourself!
Suubdlnuz
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imagine he is not even injured...seemed to have lost love for football....just need some perks to keep him going but i think he is happy even to be paid without playing a minute...we hav got such batch of players these days
zimbabimba
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Lord Lingardinho strikes again
handkmnrt
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cash talk