Former Liverpool and England midfielder John Barnes believes Manchester United interim manager Ralf Rangnick's decision to implement a system that is built around pressing the opposition will allow Fred to prove his importance at Old Trafford.
The Brazilian, who joined United from Shakhtar Donetsk back in 2018, has been targeted as a scapegoat by a large number of fans in recent months, with some blaming him for their recent struggles.
Former manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer was constantly criticised and questioned for putting so much faith and trust in the defensive-midfielder, so much so that every time his starting line-up was confirmed, and Fred featured in it, abuse was hurled at the Norwegian from some on social media.
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