Michael Carrick believes Fred is one of the underrated members of the Manchester United squad and has lauded his recent impact.
Fred has started in 13 of United's 19 matches so far this season and his partnership with Scott McTominay has long been derided by a section of the fanbase.
However, Fred has established himself as a regular in the Brazil national team this year and he thrived in a slightly different role under Carrick's management at Villarreal and Chelsea last week.
Fred has credited Carrick in the past for helping him to adjust to English football and the 28-year-old has excelled under the tutelage of a coach who occupied a similar role in midfield. "I think that gets overlooked: first choice for Brazil in a good Brazil team
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