Manchester United news: Former coach Rene Meulensteen compares Jesse Lingard to Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta

Manchester United news: Former coach Rene Meulensteen compares Jesse Lingard to Barcelona legend Andres Iniesta
Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has reiterated his belief Jesse Lingard is the ‘English version of Andres Iniesta’.Like most of his team-mates, Lingard appears rejuvenated under the tutelage for Red Devils legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer who took over as interim manager following the sacking of Jose Mourinho.2

Manchester United star Jesse Lingard celebrates

The England international has three goals and two assists in five Premier League starts under the Norwegian.Meulensteen has previously stated his adoration of the Man United academy product.And speaking exclusively to888sportthe Dutchman suggested Lingard has many attributes similar to that of legendary Barcelona and Spain midfielder Iniesta.Meulensteen said: “Sir Alex always had a clear picture of what a good player looked like and they had to have quick feet, quick brain, and a big heart. That is basically everything that Jesse had but he was very slight for his age. “I worked with him from the age of eight or nine and taking him abroad for tournaments and he was always having to fight battles because he was of tiny build. But all things level themselves out and eventually those three things make a difference quick feet, a quick brain, and a big heart. And he has done every so well.“The fans always need to associate themselves with players who have come through the ranks. While I was there and Sir Alex was there it was so important to keep bringing young players through.2

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“The difference with Jesse is that he was always the English version of Iniesta. He can play in the pockets, hes very mobile and very agile. He can beat a man and hes good in combination play. The last few seasons he started to score important goals as well.”Read the full888sport interviewwithRene Meulensteen, including this thoughts on how Mata doesnt matter anymore at Old Trafford

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Manchester United star Jesse Lingard is the 'English Andres Iniesta', says Rene Meulensteen Coral Barry Friday 26 Jan 2018 11:15 am Share this article via facebook Share this article via
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Jesse Lingard has been billed as "the English version of Andres Iniesta" by Rene Meulensteen, with the Manchester United midfielder considered to share many attributes with a Barcelona legend.
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Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen dubs Jesse Lingard as the "English Andres Iniesta" The 25-year-old has had a sensational season having scored 11 goals in 29 appearances
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Manchester United star Jesse Lingard was compared to Andres Iniesta ; The claim was made by former Red Devils coach Rene Meulensteen Lingard has only broken into the first team picture in recent games
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Former Manchester United coach Rene Meulensteen has incredibly claimed that Jesse Lingard is the English version of Barcelona and Spain legend, Andres Iniesta. No, you haven't just slipped into some alternate dimension, you did read that right. Jesse Lingard is like Andres Iniesta according to the former Fulham boss.
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For any young player, it is of great sign to be compared to a footballing great. That's what happened to Jesse Lingard after he was labelled the English version of Andres Iniesta by former Manchester United coach, Rene Meulensteen.