Roy Keane backfires on Man United’s Fred after his goal against Leeds, admitting the midfielder has ‘improved his end product’ since the former Red Devils skipper said: ‘Anyone who thinks he’s enough good life in the land of cuckoos!”
- Fred came on as a substitute on Sunday and scored Man United’s third goal
- The Brazilian was heavily criticized by Roy Keane in November
- Still, Keane noticed how the midfielder improved his end product
- Fred will now push for a start against Atletico in the Champions League
Roy Keane completed a U-turn on Manchester United midfielder Fred on Sunday after scathing criticism from the Brazilian in November.
Fred came on as a second-half substitute for United against Leeds on Sunday and, with the scoreline tied at 2-2, scored a crucial third goal with a clever finish near the post.
The 28-year-old also scored in Ralf Rangnick’s first official game in December against Crystal Palace and speaking on Sky Sports after United’s win over Leeds, former Red Devils captain Keane jokingly praised Fred on his past reviews.
Roy Keane performed a U-turn on Manchester United midfielder Fred after his goal on Sunday
Fred’s goal, a clever finish near the post, tipped the contest in United’s favor at Elland Road
Sitting alongside former Ireland team-mate Robbie Keane, Roy said: “It comes from a bit of confidence, a bit of bluster in return.” And it’s nice to see because it was heavily criticized.
“Fred has obviously improved his end product over the past few months. Fred was slammed, by Robbie!
“Again he added some goals to his game, some assists. It was time for him!
Fred was heavily criticized by Keane following the Manchester derby loss to City in November
After the Manchester derby loss to City in November, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s last game in charge at Old Trafford, an angry Keane said: “Anyone who tells me Fred is good enough for Manchester United lives in the land of cuckoo clocks. And it is an important part of the football field.
“If Ole walked in here now I would grab him and say ‘why are you playing Fred’ in the middle of the park for Manchester United.”
Fred missed both recent draws against Burnley and Southampton due to the Covid-19 contraction but will now push for a start against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday in the Champions League.
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