Forward's form dips, 20 games without scoring for Corinthians | OneFootball

Last Sunday (21), Corinthians hosted Fluminense at Neo Química Arena in a match valid for the 28th round of the 2026 Brazilian Championship, and were beaten 3-1. The sixth straight defeat in the competition left Alvinegro in 14th place with 32 points — eight wins, eight draws, and 12 losses — just three points above the relegation zone.

Midfielder Jesse Lingard, who played 10 minutes after coming on for fellow midfielder André Luiz, did not find the net and extended his goalless streak to 20 matches. His last goal for Corinthians came on April 30, nearly five months ago, when he scored Timão’s second goal in the win over Peñarol-URU in Itaquera during the Conmebol Libertadores group stage.

Photo: Rodrigo Coca/Corinthians Agency

During this period, the No. 77 has dealt with personal issues, such as the loss of a family member, which even led him to travel to England. In addition, within this stretch, the Englishman played the full 90 minutes on four occasions: in May, against São Paulo (H – 3-2) and Independiente Santa Fe-COL (A – 1-1), and in July and September, in matches against Athletico-PR (H – 0-0) and Flamengo (A – 2-1). These fixtures were part of the Brazilian Championship and the Libertadores.

Signed at the beginning of March after a spell with FC Seoul of South Korea, where he scored 19 goals and provided 11 assists in 67 matches, and seen as a market opportunity, Jesse Lingard has two goals and one assist in 25 appearances for Corinthians — 11 wins, seven draws, and 12 losses — a 44.4% success rate. His contract with Alvinegro runs until December 2026.

The midfielder has had an extensive career in European football, especially in his home country, playing for Manchester United — the club where he came through the ranks — Derby County, Brighton, Leicester City, West Ham, and Nottingham Forest. In 2018, he played at the World Cup in Russia representing England, as part of the team that finished fourth.

Jesse Lingard, like the rest of the Corinthians squad, will return to training at CT Dr. Joaquim Grava this Friday (25), during the FIFA international break, after four days off. The club from Parque São Jorge will return to action only on October 7, a Wednesday, at 7:30 p.m. (Brasília time), in the 29th round of the Brazilian Championship, when they will face Internacional at Beira-Rio Stadium.

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