Jesse Lingard has revealed how he 'was drinking to try to take the pain away' as his Manchester United career fell apart and he battled mental demons.
The England international footballer has opened up on how the pressure to perform, abuse from fans, and his mother's struggle with depression totally drained his enthusiasm for the game during the 2019-20 season.
'I was drinking before bed, having a nightcap. I look back now and think 'what was I doing that for?' But I needed something to try and take the pain away,' Lingard told The Diary Of A CEO podcast in a candid interview.