RikRuud
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Once the full team settles so will Fred. I like most.of what I've seen. Got a range of passing which I like.
I agree. I didn’t see the Brighton game but he showed nice signs in the home games.People are really bagging on this guy? A new signing that has some top class qualities but is obviously trying a little too hard to impress leading to a bit of erratic-ness.
Fantastic presser, great work rate (almost always the first one to make supporting tuns into attack), good passing between the lines.
I'd say him and Shaw have been steadily improving and been standout players.
I agree - we don't play with any balance at the moment.Fred will improve when the balance of the team improves and we start to play good football. Too much chopping and changing will never form a good team.
He hasn't been bad, but going off what we've seen so far he doesn't seem to be the missing piece we needed in our midfield. We needed a calm presence with a high level of consistency in the centre of the park, Fred comes across as a very erratic player, some things are a joy to behold and then some are very rushed and all over the place. Still plenty of time for him to grow as a player and prove me wrong though. I'm interested to see how we play with Matic and Pereira in the same midfield, along with either Pogba or Fred.Fred hasn't even been that bad. For me, his dead ball delivery was one of the few bright spots from the Spurs game.
In fairness we have been way better without him at that style. Why do you think he is prime for it ?He fits perfectly into the pressing game. If we continue with that style he will be one of our most important players. Give him time to adjust to the pace of the PL.
Everyone agreed that we played some of our best football against Spurs and Fred was in the heart of that. He's a player that wants to play quick and usually if you've seen his videos he always looks for the killer pass. Add to that his high number of interceptions last season in the CL, probably one of the highest it's clear that he suits a pressing team and not a reactive team because his best qualities are restricted.In fairness we have been way better without him at that style. Why do you think he is prime for it ?
Transitions with the ball at the moment, it's definitely his forte and I'm sure he'll come good with time, quite rash at times, still no proper understanding with his team mates, the runs, when to pass, what to expect and so on. Early days.He was grand, but I'm still not sure what it is he's supposed to be very good at. Tenacity, I guess?
Jesus I can't believe I forgot to mention that. How crap is he at corners?! Who the fcuk suggested he take them?Think he played ok, considering how many games he’s played with these team mates you can see he had potential. Don’t rate him on corners tho should let Dalot have a go at them
I doubt he will take any more! He had 2 in quick succession, the 2nd one worse than the first! Can’t believe any pro who’s getting paid what they do and can’t float a ball beyond the first man. They should fine poor corner takingJesus I can't believe I forgot to mention that. How crap is he at corners?! Who the fcuk suggested he take them?