Alexis Sanchez feels Fred’s positive approach to the game will be crucial to Manchester United and he’s already seen the Brazilian’s eagerness to achieve great things at the club.
Fred caught the eye on his Premier League debut in the Reds’ 2-1 victory over Leicester City on Friday night, after making a strong impression during pre-season once he linked up with the squad following his World Cup exploits.
The summer signing from Shakhtar Donetsk received a standing ovation from the Old Trafford faithful when he was substituted in the 76th minute and his performance certainly bodes well for the season ahead.
Speaking before the game to United Review, the official matchday programme, Alexis declared his fellow South American has plenty to offer and can be an integral figure for Jose Mourinho’s men this term.
“I think he has a direct style of play – he goes forward,” the Chilean stated. “It is very important for the group, for all of us, to get to know him better.
“He has been with us for a short time, but you can already see that he is a player who wants to win, who wants to achieve things. He went to the World Cup and he is going to be an important addition to the team.”
Paul Pogba and Andreas Pereira played alongside Fred as part of a midfield three in the Reds’ 2018/19 season opener and both were complimentary of our new no.17's efforts as United saw off Claude Puel’s Leicester.
“Fred came in and, for his first game, did great,” said Pogba after Friday’s victory. “It's his first game and you know you have to adapt. It's not easy. He's done a great job in the win.”
Like Fred, Andreas was making his first Premier League start against Leicester and, speaking post-match to MUTV, said of his new team-mate: “Fred is a very good player and I am very happy for him. He played very well and I am happy we won.”
Fred will be hoping to continue in the same vein when the Reds travel to Brighton & Hove Albion on Sunday for our first away game of the campaign.
madcow
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It is pretty obvious that he was going to do well. The way he played in his previous team is good and he is the core of their midfield then. Now, Pogba will not have to focus on defensive duties and can move forward more. Andreas Perreira is like a new addition itself. He will do well with us and will give Matic and challenge for the spot in the midfield.
sunnysayus
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The fact that Fred fits in to the team with immediate impact shows that he has a lot to offer for the team.Manchester united is a great club with enviable legacy.They need to start winning trophies again like the they were doing during Ferguson's time.Mouriho is capable of lifting them and the players are good too.They can win the EPL only if they can keep improving and playing to their best in every match.