Jesse Lingard looked a little chilly when being forced to undergo a cryotherapy chamber session at FC Seoul that saw temperatures drop to -116°C.
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New challenge embraced in AsiaForm rediscovered as goals flowDoing all he can to stay fit & firingGettyWHAT HAPPENED?
The former Manchester United playmaker is beginning to find his feet in South Korea after making a shock move to Asia in February. Lingard had limited options to consider back then, with several months spent as a free agent on the back of his release by Nottingham Forest.
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It was always going to take a while for Lingard to find his feet in a new division and culture, but he has been warmly embraced by a passionate fan base. An early injury stunted his progress on the field, but a full recovery has been made.
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Lingard is doing all he can to avoid any further muscle complaints, with the benefits of cryotherapy being embraced after competitive appearances. The 31-year-old did, however, appear a little shocked at quite how cold those pods can be when taking in his latest session.
WHAT NEXT?
Whatever Lingard has been doing, it is clearly working. After registering his first FC Seoul goal from the penalty spot, he is now up and running in open play. He has made two Teams of the Week and appears to have finally rediscovered a spark at 31 years of age.