The Brazilian midfielder has struggled to establish himself in the first team, spending large parts of the season stuck on the bench. The 25-year-old started in place of the suspended Paul Pogba in midfield as the Red Devils pulled off a remarkable comeback in dramatic circumstances at the Parc Des Princes. And United fans were generally impressed with the character shown by Fred to demonstrate his ability with a battling display in their three-man midfield. (Image: AFP/Getty Images)He was hailed as an "unsung hero" in their unbelievable 3-1 win, with others blasting "people who wrote Fred off" given the tough situation he walked into. They were firmly up against it from the off given their injury crisis and 2-0 first leg defeat, but Fred was one of many positives to emerge from an unforgettable night.

Source: Daily Mirror March 06, 2019 22:07 UTC