After the "Four Dark Kings" of Manchester United left one after another, the next generation of "New Four Kings" almost covered all the gossip about Manchester United. Lingard, the "Emperor Lin", was the first to bear the brunt and became the target of ridicule among fans. Various jokes and bad jokes about him emerged one after another. As long as the cloud-piercing arrow in the comment area "You are Emperor Lin, infinitely rampant" is shot, it will definitely be "thousands of troops are coming to meet you."

In fact, "Lin Huang"'s "history of fortune" is very inspiring and can be regarded as a "youth training manual". Lingard was born in Warrington, a suburb of Manchester, and is a native of Manchester. But as a child, he first started football in the youth training camp of Manchester United's arch-rival Liverpool, and later became a Manchester United apprentice.

At that time, Manchester United liked to find first-team players to visit the youth training camp to give some guidance to the growing young players. This led to the famous scene later - Ronaldinho, who had just arrived at Manchester United and was criticized for having too much work, came to the youth training base to coach Lingard.

The young Lingard put his hands on his hips "somewhat arrogantly" and quietly looked at his elder brother beside him, showing off his fancy football skills. This is the joke about "young Cristiano Ronaldo learning football skills from Lingard's side".

Nowadays, "President Luo", who has already become the world's top star, is still at the core of the Serie A hegemony. Lingard, who is in the golden age of an athlete, is a bit "aging prematurely". This makes people sigh and wonder: Why is Lingard, who is in the golden age of a professional player, in such a predicament?

More Manchester United fans may have a mixture of love and hate for Lingard. They support Lingard because of his Red Devil status and people-friendly attitude, but they are also disgusted by his poor performance on the field and his "death tricks" on social media. The trigger for all this happened in the summer of 2019.

During his vacation, Lingard posted an inappropriate video on social media, which was widely discussed by the British media and fans. Manchester United coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was furious, and Lingard also received an "ultimatum" from Solskjaer.

Old captain Roy Keane has also been dissatisfied with Lingard for a long time. Because "Lingard" often showed off sports cars on social media and participated in some social activities, Keane's feelings towards Manchester United players were triggered. Bottom line.

The "British Emperor Star", which is in the whirlpool of public opinion, is going to sink in the new season. The various wasted opportunities and missed goals in the game made the audience beat their chests in anger. Even Solskjaer, who has always been gentle, couldn't help but get angry on the sidelines. Fans also began to mock Lingard in various entertainment-like ways, and the "Emperor Lin" was on his way to the throne.

Subsequently, an animated picture of Lingard being "overtaken" from behind by referee Anthony Taylor while returning to defense in the game went viral on the Internet. Rumors about him earning a high weekly salary of 75,000 pounds but hanging around at Old Trafford were rampant for a time.

Fans like to compare Lingard with the young player McTominay in the team. The young McTominay, who earns a basic salary and is conscientious, is often seen as mocking Lingard's positive image.

It was at the beginning of 2020 that fans around the world began to mock Lingard. According to statistics from the football data website "Actu Foot", Lingard's data in the Premier League in 2019 was a pitiful 0 goals and 0 assists.

The embarrassing record of zero scores not only makes Manchester United fans lose face, but also makes fans of other clubs dumbfounded. The former "King of Wembley" is lost in Manchester by the sea. Therefore, in the league, even if there is a shortage of major generals, Solskjaer will wisely choose to put Lingard on the bench.

In fact, Lingard also has his own unspeakable secrets. According to the "Daily Mail" report, Lingard said in an interview that his mother was seriously ill and needed care, and his grandfather was also diagnosed with prostate cancer. The Manchester United midfielder now not only has to take care of his 14-year-old cousin and 11-year-old cousin at home, but he also has to take care of his 1-year-old child.

From this point of view, Lingard's sluggish state is understandable. After all, his family situation has distracted him, which also affected his performance on the field.

Some kind-hearted fans put down their keyboards and began to sympathize with him, but some people felt that even if the family affected the state of the game, it was really unjustifiable to not score a goal for a year...

In addition, Lingard’s response to His teammates and fans are very friendly. Whether in Manchester United or the England national team, he is extremely popular. CCTV said that he is the pistachio of the England team. In the "Three Lions", he is a member of "Happy Football" and can often be seen playing and playing with his teammates.

At Manchester United, as an old "Red Devils" youth training player, he takes great care of his juniors. The tense atmosphere in Mourinho's locker room in the later period was eased by Lingard's love of talking and laughing. He has also expressed his love for Manchester United on many public occasions, which has also won the support of some fans.

Therefore, the combination of angel and devil makes the "Red Devils" fans love and hate Lingard. Manchester United fans have very complicated feelings towards him. Even if they often ridicule Lingard, they still hope that this Manchester child can complete his transformation. There is no doubt that Lingard is at a crossroads in his life.

At first glance, this subtitle may not look like "Guan Gong fights Qin Qiong", but a bit like "Fang Tian paints a halberd and fights with a halberd handle". Although the two are both "Red Devils legends" and play in somewhat similar positions, this is the first time they have been compared side by side. Compared with his predecessor "Ginger Head" Scholes, Lingard obviously "has a lot to say."

Lingard's current position is mainly midfielder, attacking midfielder and shadow forward. His biggest feature is that he holds the ball at the top of the arc and has excellent shooting feeling. Lingard's current position is exactly the same as Scholes' position from 1994 to 1998.

At that time, the "Ginger Head" was not yet a well-known attacking midfielder or attacking midfielder, but served as a second forward or shadow forward. The two "Red Devils" also have some similarities in their tactical functions.

From 1994 to 1998, Scholes, as a shadow forward, displayed characteristics very similar to Lingard: holding the ball at the top of the arc and having an excellent shooting feel. The signature of "Ginger Head" is to score goals with powerful volleys. The speed of the ball often leaves the goalkeeper too late to react. And in the same area at that time, the only player with the same or higher threat level was "King" Cantona.

But the teammates on both sides of Scholes are very different from Lingard today. On the left side of Scholes is the Welshman Ryan Giggs, who is good at breakthroughs, and on the right is David Beckham, who is good at transfers and passes. During Mourinho's time, Lingard's teammates on both sides were Martial, who mainly focused on inside breakthroughs, and Mata, who mainly cut inside and penetrated.

Especially after the arrival of Sanchez, the Chilean's specialty is to break through defensive gaps with his strong personal ability. Therefore, the support of Lingard's teammates on both wings is more about creating passing routes and rhythm.

By comparing with his predecessors, it can be seen that the current Lingard may not be suitable for the current Manchester United. Bruno Fernandez, the Portuguese midfielder who was transferred from the winter window, also proved in the game that he can perfectly fit in with Manchester United and become an indispensable member on the offensive end.

With the arrival of B fee, the offensive capabilities of Martial and others are fully activated. Lingard, who is in the same position as B fee, will inevitably have his playing time greatly reduced.

Back in 2015, after being loaned to many teams, Lingard was finally reused by the new head coach Louis van Gaal. In that season, he played 25 times in the league, scoring 4 goals and providing 1 assist. For Manchester United, which was in trouble at the time, it was a rare nectar. To a certain extent, we can also see Lingard's contribution to Manchester United's offensive end.

In the 2015-16 FA Cup final, Lingard scored a goal in overtime, helping Manchester United reverse Crystal Palace 2-1 and win the championship, the "King of Wembley" The name resounds throughout the British Isles.

"Chef Fan" is gone and "Magic Bird" is here. During the Mourinho period, Lingard was reused and gradually became a key piece of Mourinho's tactics. Mourinho's Manchester United first uses 3-4 forwards to suppress the opponent's defenders, "reduce the dimensionality" of the opponent's defensive system, and expand the team's defensive flexibility.

At the same time, use the retreating forward or the flexible midfielder to form a short-term open opportunity between the opponent's midfield and the back line, so that you can choose to pass the threatening ball or advance with the ball.

Lingard’s comprehensive ability to run, dribble forward, and get into space in the back row can play the role of a glue in the frontcourt, making the offense smoother, and has naturally become Mourinho’s best choice. Proud general. That season, Lingard and Manchester United won the "Little Triple Crown" of the Community Shield, League Cup and FA Cup.

In the 2017-18 season, Lingard scored 13 goals and 6 assists, becoming Manchester United's most inspiring player that season. And he doesn't take long steps when dribbling the ball, which makes it difficult for defenders to steal the ball from his feet. Lingard, who is in hot form, is definitely something that the opponent's defenders will fear.

In the England national team, Southgate used to use the speed of frontcourt players for offensive pressure. Some people are worried that the England team lacks a midfield organizer like in previous years, but "Brother Nanmen" has no worries about this. He has his own thinking.

In the quarter-finals against Sweden in the World Cup knockout round, Southgate arranged a 3-5-2 lineup, with Liverpool captain Henderson as the deep-lying playmaker, Lingard and Alli as the deep-lying playmaker. The two front midfielders. Due to Ali's strong organization and forward penetration ability, Lingard can counterattack in the opponent's backcourt to form a second attack.

Southgate's main purpose is to have Lingard restrict Sweden's core midfielder Forsberg to prevent Sweden from launching a quick counterattack, which is also the key to England's victory. Lingard plays a role that cannot be ignored in Southgate's tactics. In the previous knockout round against Colombia, Lingard ran a distance of 15.4 kilometers, making him the player with the longest distance on the field.

After Solskjaer took charge of Manchester United, he also valued Lingard's role in the team. But unlike his predecessor Mourinho, Solskjaer mostly uses Welsh youngster James to advance quickly, which overlaps with Lingard. The downturn in form and the delay in completing his personal transformation have made Lingard's Manchester United career difficult. Solskjaer's system cannot provide Lingard with a passing and receiving environment, which directly leads to a significant decline in Lingard's statistics.

In fact, for a player with "distinctive characteristics" like Lingard, it is also very important to find an environment that suits him. As the saying goes, "the best is not as good as the most suitable." If Solskjaer's tactics cannot give Lingard the space and platform to perform like a chisel, then he may really need to leave the comfort zone of Manchester United and seek a club that is more suitable for him to ensure that he will not be completely exhausted in his golden age. Wasted. Whether to continue to sink or seek transformation is only a matter of Lingard's thoughts.

"To untie the bell, you must tie the bell." The only person who understands his tactical characteristics and physical condition best is Lingard himself. No matter how powerful his agent Mino Raiola is and can help Lingard find a next home like AC Milan, Lingard must have a clear career plan and control various social activities. Secondly, a good guide is what Lingard needs now. This "guide" may be the head coach, or he may be a highly respected big brother in the team.

As Nicky Butt, a member of the "Class of 92" and now Manchester United senior executive, said: "When I was 23 or 24 years old, Ferguson suddenly came to us and he told us that in the afternoon It’s a waste of time to just make jokes here. He suggested that we get a training certificate.” So Bart followed the friends of the “Class of 92” and Roy Keane, as well as the current Manchester United coach Sol. Skjaer, to complete the coaching course together.

Lingard's advantages and disadvantages are equally obvious. He can not only provide offensive support, but also complete defensive coverage under tactical requirements. This is his core competitiveness and the reason why coaches such as Van Gaal, Mourinho, Southgate, and Solskjaer value him.

But his shortcomings also drive coaches crazy. Lingard's shooting skills are not stable and his ability with the ball is poor. The defenders of the mid- and lower-tier Premier League teams can completely restrict his performance, which also makes it difficult for Lingard to become a reliable immediate player.

If he decides to leave, there are several clubs that would be his ideal choices.

First of all, there are the mid-to-upper-tier Serie A teams headed by Inter Milan and Roma. In the first half of the season, Lingard's former teammates Smalling and Ashley Young performed very well in Serie A. Moreover, in Conte's 3-5-2 tactics, Lingard can fully utilize his tactical attributes, and the effect of matching the midfield core Eriksen is also worth looking forward to.

Under "bandit coach" Simeone, Atletico Madrid's defensive counterattack tactics are also more suitable for Lingard. Lingard's active running can not only advance quickly, but the occasional magic ball at the top of the penalty area can also open up the deadlock for Atletico Madrid in positional battles. Simeone himself is also very fond of counter-attacking midfielders like Lingard. If he is carefully trained, he may be able to help Lingard rejuvenate.