FC Seoul's ex-Manchester United star Jesse Lingard has returned to the training pitch just 12 days after undergoing knee surgery.
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Lingard is back in trainingSuffered a knee injury in MarchEx-Man Utd player underwent surgeryWHAT HAPPENED?
The former United winger suffered a knee injury last month and has not played for FC Seoul since March 16 as a result having undergone surgery. On Wednesday, however, the English player shared a positive update on his condition while taking to social media.
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The 31-year-old shared photos from his rehab session on Instagram where he can be seen back on the training pitch with the FC Seoul coaching staff. In the caption he wrote: "Progressing quickly, 12 days post operation."
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Since moving to the K League in January, Lingard has played just 105 minutes for his new club. Seoul's coach Kim Ki-dong has also questioned his role in the team as he has struggled to live up to expectations in South Korea.
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It remains to be seen when the England international returns to action on the pitch. FC Seoul, however, will next face Daejeon Hana on Saturday in a K League clash.