Jesse Lingard Injury: Updates on Manchester United Winger's Status and Return

Manchester United suffered yet another injury when young winger Jesse Lingard limped off in their Premier League game against newly promoted Bournemouth at the Vitality Stadium on Dec. 12. However, he is fit for Saturday's FA Cup tie against Sheffield United.

Continue for updates.

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Van Gaal Comments on Lingard Availability

Friday, Jan. 8

"Lingard has trained all week and is ready [to face Sheffield United]," said Reds boss Louis van Gaal.

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Lingard Latest United Casualty

Saturday, Dec. 12

Stuart Mathieson of the Manchester Evening News detailed how Lingard was forced to give way to Andreas Pereira.

Lingard broke down just before the half-hour mark. His initial limp was soon too much for him to bear. He quickly gestured to the bench to be changed.

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Lingard Becoming More Important for Van Gaal

Barely afforded a first-team chance before Van Gaal took over, Lingard has become a familiar fixture in United's side this season.

He is capable of playing anywhere across the forward line and even in an attacking full-back role, making him an extremely useful option for the Dutch manager. United's squad isn't packed with depth, so players of Lingard's ilk can make all the difference during the Red Devils' hunt for Champions League football.