Lingard Opens Up on Brazil Life and Facing Neymar
Former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard told the BBC about adapting to his new Brazilian club life and the experience of facing star forward Neymar on the pitch. The English player said the move had given his career a fresh start.
Former Manchester United midfielder Jesse Lingard has spoken to BBC Sport about the new chapter of his career in Brazil. The English player said the pace of the game on the pitch and the intensity of supporters in the stands were quite different from Europe.
Lingard described the match in which he faced former Santos star Neymar as one of the most memorable nights of his career. Praising the Brazilian's technical quality, Lingard said his own side spent the days before kick-off building a tight defensive plan.
Lingard's move to Brazil is being read as part of a wider trend of English players exploring South American leagues in recent seasons. He told the BBC that the club's main target this year is a top-table finish in the domestic league, while his family has now settled into life in Sao Paulo.
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