Maybe because he has great stamina and energy he doesn't tire as quickly as most players. So when most players tire a bit after 50-60 minutes he's still buzzing about then he can play to his strengths.
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What he lacks in technical and passing ability he makes up in spirit and energy.
Also comes across as a nice character to have around in the squad..
A useful player for the manager
Also comes across as a nice character to have around in the squad..
A useful player for the manager
Hes a decent squad player, i used to think mctominay was the stronger of the mcfred combo but i was wrong. fred can do a job and his passing has improved a little under ETH.
It’s amazing what a few goals can do for fans opinions. Fred is and always has been better in every midfield metric than McT. Seems McTs goals and performance in the EL final under Ole really turned this into a debate when it was pretty clear who the superior player was.
He's been great but still think he lacks the vision for certain passes. There were a few times yesterday when a first time forward pass would've kept the momentum up but he played it back or to the side. He just doesn't see them as often as Eriksen does.
Will have to do for now though and will definitely help us not to fade in games due to his energy. Sabitzer should be able to help as well.
Will have to do for now though and will definitely help us not to fade in games due to his energy. Sabitzer should be able to help as well.
Yeah, as good as he was we lacked that creative spark Eriksen gives us definitely.
Our Austrian signing coming in to clean the midfield?
Case, Sab, Fred and Bruno nibbling at the opponents' ankles with Martinez then coming in to smash them
He looks much better now because he's playing to Casemiro, but the lack of ball retention/progression when compared to Eriksen is stark.
He brings more energy off the ball though, which is a plus. I do think Sabitzer will be a better version of him.
He brings more energy off the ball though, which is a plus. I do think Sabitzer will be a better version of him.
He's been brilliant this season a great option to have. Long may it continue.
Hans Sanitizer? Even the first name sounds AustrianOur Austrian signing coming in to clean the midfield?
Case, Sab, Fred and Bruno nibbling at the opponents' ankles with Martinez then coming in to smash them
They both offer different things, that is the thing, you need a squad to be able to compete. He would never be in my favored 11 but he would always be in my top 16.
Man Utd 2:1 Crystal Palace
Not his biggest fan usually but thought he was top class today
He was like two players at the same time after the red card.
2nd best player today after Martinez.
2nd best player today after Martinez.
He was on a man on a mission after the red. He thrived there
Awesome game management in extra time from him. 3 lung Fred
Some absolutely world class shithousing and clock-killing after the red card. He almost single handedly sucked all the momentum out of the game in stoppage time. Immense.
Was on every blade of grass
Him and Martinez were top class. Embodiment of the fighting spirit we needed after the red. Was very solid prior to that too.
As good as Martinez was, Fred gets my MOTM. Insane performance in the final 20 minutes, his workrate (along with Bruno) is insane.
I don't understand how any United fan couldn't love him. Maybe he's not good enough (I think he is) but he's always given his all and looked like he actually cared even last season when 95% of the squad clearly couldn't be bothered.
Warrior along with Licha
Thought he was really good even before the card.
He sort of started off the 2nd goal by coming deep to lay off a simple ball to Martinez. If you watch the clip, it seems like it was a fairly normal ball but from the beginning of the 2nd half and up until that point, we could barely get out of our half and their press.
He sort of started off the 2nd goal by coming deep to lay off a simple ball to Martinez. If you watch the clip, it seems like it was a fairly normal ball but from the beginning of the 2nd half and up until that point, we could barely get out of our half and their press.
Great player to have. He was vital to that win today.
Can never fault him with his energy and intensity. If he could pass a tad better, could be up there with the best CMs.
Everyone knows I don't believe Fred is United quality. However, once we went down to 10 men his tenacity and energy were key. Has far from disgraced himself over the last few games.
Fred
Was so crucial for us at the end
Fred doing Fred things.
What a game from him. Stepped up big time when we went down to 10
After injury and suspension of 1st team players, he's our midfield now. Huge chance for him to show Ten Hag some consistency in performances.
Next matches will be interesting to say the least !
Next matches will be interesting to say the least !
He was all over the pitch today. Best Brazilian on show today.
We won this game because our fighting spirit and effort. Fred, Rashford, Martinez, Bruno, … every player. And also the smart game management, Shaw is so smart!
He was fantastic. Love him.
Should have been starting more games if Ten Hag was not so rotation allergic, excellent alternative to Eriksen with his energy, pressing and quick(if erratic) passing and runs.
Critical player this next month.
Majestic today. Optimal Fred.
I love this Fred. He’s always had being a nice guy going for him but now he’s a nice guy with a mean competitive streak in him.
I love his shithousery too. Bit unlucky with his passes on the break today but what an engine the guy has
Rashford almost ruined all that game management by trying to go for goal in the 97th minute rather than head to the corner flag and try to waste some time.
Magnificent. Almost got my vote for MOTM but it had to go to Martinez.
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