The problem of United's lack of ability at the back has been discussed countless times by the outside world, and this summer window, the Red Devils will definitely seek reinforcement in this position. But no matter who ends up and what his worth is, Fred will have a place in United's squad. Because of the lack of ability, hard work, players like Fred who will give their all as long as they play are what any manager wants to have.
Recently, Fred also showed this attitude towards the game in an interview with TNT reporter Fred Caldeira. "I know I'm not the best player or the most skilled player, but every time I step onto the pitch, I dedicate my blood and my life to the team. As we said in Brazil, that's the guy who moved the piano for the artist, and I love McFred's nickname. ”
Indeed, looking back at Fred's upbringing at Manchester United is an inspiring history. He was not the first choice of the then Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho, who was defined by the media as a player forced by the United top brass to give to the manager. After joining Old Trafford, Fred was confused. Language barrier, style discomfort, sluggish performance, coupled with a not low value, he was once buckled up as a "parallel goods".
But he did not give up on himself, but constantly trained hard, and worked hard to learn English after training games, and strived to integrate into the big family of Manchester United. Heaven paid off, and Fred's sweat paid off. After Solskjaer took office, Fred got back in shape little by little. From the substitute to the main force, and finally became the manager's most trusted back candidate, his double back combination with McTominay once became the standard for Manchester United to win, and the nickname "McFred" did not go away.
After Lonnick took office, Fred was given more forward tasks, and he also handed over the highest performance since joining Manchester United. So far, he has made 18 starts in 20 league appearances, scoring 3 goals and assisting 3 times, more than in the previous 3 seasons combined.
In the Rose derby against Leeds United, Fred, shortly after his recovery from COVID-19, came on in the 67th minute of the second half, replacing Pogba. It is clear that Lonnick will have Fred play pogba as more involved in the offensive organization. Just three minutes later, Fred stepped inside the Leeds United penalty area to receive Sancho's powerful shot, and in the 88th minute, Fred completed a steal in midfield and then handed it to B Fee, indirectly creating Anlanga's goal.
In the more than 20 minutes of appearances, Fred has made 10 successful passes in 13 passes, 1 pass in place on 2 long passes, 3 successful against 4 confrontations, and 1 goal on 1 shot. It is no exaggeration to say that Fred came to take over the game. His goal directly turned the tide on the pitch and the attack he instigated directly stifled the possibility of a Leeds United equaliser.
At the end of the season, United will certainly shuffle the midfield. If Pogba stays, there will be a heavy counter-match, but any team needs someone like Fred who is willing to move the piano for the artist. They spared no effort to run, desperately blocked and infected their teammates, and supported the team to fight until the last moment, Fred is the best interpreter of the Red Devils DNA today.