Fred is determined to battle for his Brazil future
MANCHESTER United midfielder Fred has expressed his frustration at losing his place in the Brazilian national team due to his lack of club football, confessing the situation has left him annoyed.
United’s £52million summer signing, the fourth most expensive in the club’s history, has struggled to win regular game time under Jose Mourinho. His start in the unconvincing 1-0 win over Young Boys in midweek was only his eighth in all competitions this season. After being substituted against the Swiss side, the 25-yearold has completed 90 minutes only twice.
The lack of opportunities cost Fred his place in Tite’s Brazil’s squad for their last international squad two weeks ago. The player admitted: ‘I’ve played little in the club and it’s normal for Professor Tite not to be able to evaluate me, even though I’ve worked hard with him.
‘Of course I was annoyed but I have to know how to deal with the sadness also, to be able to help me take a step forward.
‘I remain focused on my work and I hope to be back to the selection soon, to be able to be in the Copa America. The coach has chosen not to put me in the team, it’s his choice. I still do my job and I can’t let it affect my mindset, I cannot let that shake me. I have to be patient.
‘It’s a difficult start at United, I have not been playing so much, It’s normal, a process of adaptation to a different league.’