Jesse Lingard Tests Positive For COVID-19

Man United attacker Jesse Lingard has tested positive for COVID-19 and is in contention to miss the start of the Premier League season.

Jesse confirmed the news on his Twitter today.

Really gutted to have tested positive after a good pre season, luckily I feel fine and will follow the guidelines and be back with the boys on pitch very soon! Thank you for your support ❤️

— Jesse Lingard (@JesseLingard) August 7, 2021

He is now isolating in line with current UK government guidelines.

He missed the last pre-season game where United beat Everton 4-0 with goals from Greenwood, Maguire, Fernandes and Dalot.

Speaking before the Everton game, Man United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer reacted to the news.

“You can take all the precautions and you might meet someone and something happens.

“Jesse’s done really well in pre-season but he’ll come back sharp. I don’t think it’s too bad.”

We all wish Jesse Lingard well at this time.