Litch
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I'm not defending Fred, it's clear his failings but genuinely this is embarrassing. Why at the start of every season do we need a scapegoat goat for the clubs failings. Has he played well, no but any person with 10% of football IQ can see the issues go a lot deeper than Fred. Can we improve on him, course but I said it last season, there is absolutely no CDM that can anchor that midfield on their own, allowing Pogs and Bruno to do what they want. It's an impossibility. Also Fred is not a CDM, which would be like playing Harry at CF. Yes he can head the ball but so what.According to some stats, Fred is as good as Jorginho. I am not a fan of Jorginho, but some press claim he is 1 of the best in EPL. By mathematical equation, Fred is 1 of the best.
Honestly speaking, don't think Ole has any choice. He needs someone very mobile to cover for Pogba (mistake), someone who can pass, and someone who can intercept and block. His only options are Matic and Fred, hence Fred.
The original question should be asked, why did we buy Fred, instead of ..... Whether foreign or domestic.
IMO, Fred is short. Not just physically, but short in passing, short in shooting, short in header of course, short in physical challenge / tackle.
In fact, which top teams play with a 'true' CDM anyway?
As for the worst playing in living memory, what an absolute joke. Do people think you can finish second and get to semi's and finals with 10 men?