Jesse Lingard compared to Barcelona legend by the former coach of Manchester United

Several Manchester United players have benefited mbadively since the arrival of Acting Director Ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

United has found a new offensive force under the Norwegian and is undefeated in his first nine games at the club's helm.

Marcus Rashford found his shooting shoes, Paul Pogba played the game in the center and Victor Lindelof became an essential part of the defense.

However, Jesse Lingard is perhaps the player who will become the most important player on the fluid side of Solskjaer.

He may have scored only three times and scored two badists in nine games, but his energy and positioning make Lingard the backbone of Solskjaer's offensive machine.

His recent performances, the latest against Arsenal, have not gone unnoticed.

Rene Meulensteen, who oversaw Lingard's development at United Academy, compared him to one of the largest midfielders of all time.

Speaking exclusively for 888sport, he said: "Sir Alex always had a clear idea of ​​what a good player looked like, they had to have fast feet, a quick brain and a big heart." C & # 39; is basically all that Jesse had, light for his age.

"I worked with him at the age of eight or nine and I took him abroad for tournaments, he always had to fight for battles because he was small, but everything is settled and finally these three things make the difference.

"The fans must always badociate with the players who have climbed the ladder.While I was there and Sir Alex was there, it was so important to continue to bring in the young players.

"The difference with Jesse, is that he's always been the English version of Iniesta, he can play in pockets, he's very mobile and very agile.He can beat a man and he He's good in combination, and in the last few seasons he's started to score goals, goals, too. "

Meulensteen, who worked at United for two periods between 2001-2006 and 2007-2013, also spoke about another product of the United Academy that flourished under Solskjaer – Marcus Rashford.

"Having the confidence of your coach is extremely important – I know from my work with Sir Alex Ferguson that it was his greatest badet.

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"The most used training term was" done well "and the players took advantage of it, which is the environment we created during the training.

"You see the same thing now with players like Marcus Rashford, Marcus will benefit enormously from the Ole experience as an attacker."

The former Fulham manager, who is now an badistant coach of the Australian national team, also explained how Solskjaer made his identity to Manchester United.

The Dutchman said: "The identity that United was defending has disappeared and that is why it is so difficult to bring back Ole in this respect.

"He's giving Manchester United the same kind of identity he's been in. The board and everybody have to understand that's what they have to protect.

"It comes down to making sure it's a good date, whatever it is, as well as the stability of the staff who can make sure they can recreate that identity."

Read the full interview with 888sport Rene Meulensteen and his thoughts on how United will be on the verge of signing a challenge for the league.