Manchester United ‘recruit experts to help likes of Jesse Lingard and Paul Pogba deal with online trolls’ amid concerns over impact social media abuse can have on their mental health
- Manchester United are looking to support stars who have suffered online abuse
- The club believe online taunts have impacted the form of Jesse Lingard
- United have conferred with the EPL and hope to make a stand on the issue
Manchester United are consulting experts about how to deal with social media abuse directed towards the club's players, according to reports.
ESPN claim Red Devils bosses have grown concerned over the possible impact of negative tweets and Instagram comments on the mental health of United stars.
Paul Pogba, Luke Shaw, Phil Jones and Marcus Rashford have experienced damning online criticism, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has taken steps to ensure his players can focus on their performances.
Manchester United are trying to support players who have suffered abuse on social media
The United manager has even advised Jesse Lingard to spend less time on social media after the England midfielder became a target for Twitter trolls.
The 27-year-old's form has dipped this term and United believe he has suffered from slurs sent his way.
United already employ sports psychologists who look out for the welfare of the players, but United staff are looking to address the issue with the Premier League and independent experts.
Manchester United executive vice chairman Ed Woodward has also been subjected to abuse
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