Troy Deeney insists Watford had a plan to target Fred in their recent clash with Manchester United because the midfielder “likes to take four or five touches” on the ball.
The Hornets were eventually beaten 3-0 by United at Old Trafford, having spurned a number of golden opportunities in the first half.
Deeney also had the ball in the net at one stage, only for his equaliser to be ruled out by VAR for an alleged handball. And the veteran striker has shed light on their tactical plan against United, who they picked up a 2-0 win over at Vicarage Road back in December. “I thought Bruno [Fernandes] was very good, surprised me how good he was,” Deeney told The United Stand. “I liked Fred.
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