Solskjaer happy to see Lingard back to his best after trying spell

Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer believes that Jesse Lingard is back to his best after an up-and-down campaign for the Red Devils.

The Norwegian admitted he was delighted to see Lingard play a major factor in his side's two wins this week.

"Every one of us have things to deal with on the pitch and off the pitch and what he has had to deal with, that will be between us," Solskjaer said. "It's great to see him back.

"He's Man United through and through. He's a Red, he's got a great attitude and a great work rate."

Lingard's dip in form has seen him lose his place with the England squad but his manager is keen to see him through the difficult spell he has experienced.

"You can criticise anyone about anything, that's the privilege some people think they have," Solskjaer continued. "For me as a manager, I have to look after these boys in the good and the bad times.

"It's great to work with him. I had him in the reserves, I gave him his debut in the reserves against Burnley. It's good to see him back to his old self."