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„Manchester United“ played their first friendly match against „Derby County“ on Sunday, which they won 2:1. In this match, Jesse Lingard returned to the team after half a year spent with „West Ham United“, still not settled about his place in the team. The 28-year-old attacking midfielder would still like to see „West Ham“ in his ranks, but there have been recent reports that he is also of interest to Madrid's „Atletico“. However, after the first friendly match, „Man Utd“ coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer stated that J. Lingard is determined to fight for his place in the team. „Lingard joined the team about a week later, but his physical condition is excellent. He was one of the most experienced players in today's match in our team. Jesse returned very positive and ready to fight for a place in the team. There is nothing better than seeing players willing to fight for a place in the team. What we saw at the end of last season was the real Lingard. We saw what he is truly capable of and I think sometimes we missed him at the end of the season. For now, he is in our team's plans for the upcoming season“, said O. G. Solskjaer after the match.
