The Brazilian midfielder left Man United to join Turkish side Fenerbahce this summer but his importance may have been overlooked
Ex-Manchester United midfielder Fred could be set to make his competitive debut for Fenerbahçe in the Turkish Super Lig on Monday evening, following his £12.8m move from the Red Devils last week.
Want to join our MUFC Pro club for a totally ad-free version of the MEN’s Man United app packed with premium features? Click hereThe player was integral across the two-legged victory over La Liga champions Barcelona in the Europa League’s second round. Choruses of ‘Fred will tear you apart again’ rung around Old Trafford during his on-pitch interview with BT Sport after the return fixture, the Brazilian saying: "It’s very good to hear my name [sung] by the fans.
Last season, Fred scored six goals and obtained six assists for United, making a total of 56 appearances across that time. In spite of the arrivals of Casemiro and Christian Eriksen, the Brazilian was integral to United’s successes, proving to be a key player in big matches for the side. It’s hard to deny that Fred’s aggressive pressing and tireless efforts to regain possession were key parts of some of Manchester United’s victories last season, and a side to their game that they missed against Tottenham Hotspur at the weekend - who seemed to dance through United’s midfield unscathed.
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