Manchester United Forward Jesse Lingard expressed just how much veteran striker Zlatan Ibrahimovic has had a positive influence on him. In addition to scoring goals, the biggest and best thing Ibrahimovic can do at United is make a positive impact on the younger guys on the Red Devils roster.
It appears that the Swede’s potential to be a leader and mentor is indeed shining through.
Via the Manchester Evening News:
“The mentality of wanting to win has come into my game more,” Lingard told manutd.com .
“Before games, my first thought was to play well but often if you get the win, the performance will come with it.
“When Zlatan came in, the first thing he said was he wants to win. Obviously that mentality rubs off on all the team.
“The players that have come in can help a lot. We’re still getting to know each other better, to learn off each other week in, week out.”
Lingard, Ibrahimovic and the rest of United are currently on international break. They’ll host title contending Arsenal a week from today.
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