Troy Deeney has revealed Watford players identified Fred as Manchester United's main weakness when the two sides met earlier in the year.
United secured a 3-0 win over Watford at the end of February in a close game which saw the visitors threaten early and see a goal ruled out by VAR.
Looking back on the game Deeney thought his side were unlucky not to take anything from the Old Trafford encounter, and he has revealed how Watford's tactics looked to exploit Fred in midfield. “I thought Bruno [Fernandes] was very good, surprised me how good he was," Deeney told The United Stand. “I liked Fred – although he gives the ball away a lot he always wants it.
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