Get the United transfer latest, team news, match updates and analysis delivered straight to your inbox every day for free Mikael Silvestre has leaped to the defence of Fred and says that he offers 'more than people realise' in his defensive midfield role for Manchester United.
The Brazilian has become a regular under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the heart of the Old Trafford side's midfield in a more defensive role, where his energy is key to the approach that the Norwegian takes in games.
But where he excels physically, Fred has been criticised by the likes of Roy Keane and Rio Ferdinand for his defensive attributes in the role.
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