Ralf Rangnick explains why Jesse Lingard did not come on as sub for Man Utd v Brentford

Lingard, who is out of contract at the end of the season, remained on the bench as an unused substitute as the interim manager decided to send on Fred in the 71st minute, followed by Phil Jones and Edinson Cavani in the 75th.

During Friday’s press conference to preview the trip to Brighton, Rangnick was asked why Jesse hadn’t been involved more this year.

“To start with, I think in the last couple of weeks under my tenure, he has played far more games than he used to before I came,” Ralf replied.