Fred's best role
Ten days ago Fred had registered nine assists in 140 games for Manchester United, but he's been given licence to be more progressive in Ralf Rangnick's 4-3-3 and is already having an influence.
The Brazilian showed his crossing capabilities when delivering a pinpoint ball to Scott McTominay in the FA Cup win against Aston Villa last Monday and then his ability to press and be on the front foot helped create United's second goal at Villa Park on Saturday, pouncing on a weak pass to tee up Bruno Fernandes. But at Brentford his assist showed a more clinical edge as well.
