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Rio Ferdinand tells Manchester United they 'need someone who can see the game better' than Fred in midfield because the under-fire Brazil star 'lets himself down' positionally and lacks the vision shown by Michael Carrick, Sergio Busquets and Fernandinho

Daily Mail | August 30, 2021

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Rio Ferdinand has told Manchester United to use a better defensive midfielder than under-fire Fred and warned that the Brazil star 'lets himself down' positionally.

Central anchor Fred has been criticised for his performances during United's opening matches of the season, with one of Ferdinand's former teammates, Roy Keane, claiming that the 28-year-old has few exceptional qualities.

Former United captain Ferdinand has now joined many fans in voicing his reservations about a player repeatedly deployed by boss ole Gunnar Solskjaer.

Rio Ferdinand has criticised Fred
The Manchester United midfielder has come under scrutiny during the early part of the season
Fred helped United to a 1-0 win at Wolves in the Premier League but has not convinced some

Ferdinand told his Vibe with FIVE show: 'I don't think he's enough of an obstacle.

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