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'Progressing quickly' - Jesse Lingard shows off remarkable recovery as ex-Man Utd star takes huge stride towards injury return at FC Seoul just 12 days after surgery

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  • Lingard is back in training
  • Suffered a knee injury in March
  • Ex-Man Utd player underwent surgery
  • WHAT 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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  • WHAT JESSE LINGARD SAID

    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."

  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    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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    WHAT NEXT FOR FC SEOUL?

    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.