Manchester United midfielder Fred has expressed his frustration at losing his place in the Brazilian national team due to his lack of domestic football, confessing the situation has left him 'annoyed.'
The £52 million summer signing, the fourth most expensive in United's history, has struggled to win regular first team minutes under Jose Mourinho.
His start in the unconvincing 1-0 win over Young Boys in midweek was just his eighth in all competitions this season and, after being substituted against the Swiss side, the 25-year-old has completed 90 minutes just twice.
The lack of opportunities cost Fred his place in Tite's Brazil's squad for their last international squad two weeks ago.
And Fred admitted: 'I've played little in the club and it's normal for Professor Tite not to be able to evaluate me, even though I've worked hard with him.
'Of course I was annoyed, but I have to know how to deal with the sadness also, to be able to help me take a step forward. I remain focused on my work and I hope to be back to the selection soon to be able to be in the Copa America.
'The coach (Mourinho) has chosen not to put me in the team, it's his choice. I still do my job and I can't let it affect my mindset, I cannot let that shake me. I have to be patient.'
Fred's problems in adapting to English football has been just one of the headaches facing Mourinho this season although the former Shakhtar midfielder believes he is finally making progress.
'It's a bit of a difficult start, I have not been playing so much, I've had a lot of games in Shakhtar, but it's a little bit different here,' he said.
'It's normal, a process of adaptation to a different league. Although I've been to Europe before, now I am in a different country and I have to go through a new process of settling in. Today I see myself much better and I hope that my football will be 100% soon.'
Eloisesam18
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I don’t know what is Jose looking for in Fred? Maybe himself confused which area he should play Fred? How many times Fred has played and Jose still not satisfied? I’m really happy when I see Fred in the pitch rather than Matic. Why do you buy player if you don’t want to use them? Who did that - only Jose do that. Look at Bailly he is now not even a benched player but always not listed as part of the team. And Jose prefer to play Jones & Darmian?? Maybe Fred should just put some patience now because I believe Jose will go next season (I really hope so). And I’m sure new manager will know your value in the team.
Chima92
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He made his choice by signing 4 Mourinho rather than Pep G. who would have made him a much better player. he shuld face the consequence of that. A wise n ambitious player would never sign 4 Mourinho currently.