Keane completes U-turn on Fred after his goal against Leeds on Sunday

Roy Keane completes U-turn on Man United’s Fred after his goal against Leeds, admitting the midfielder HAS ‘improved his end-product’ since ex-Red Devils skipper said: ‘Anyone who thinks he’s good enough is living in cuckoo land!’

  • Fred came on as a substitute on Sunday and scored Man United’s third goal 
  • The Brazilian came under heavy criticism from Roy Keane in November
  • Yet Keane remarked how the midfielder has improved his end-product
  • Fred will now be pushing 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 of the Brazilian back in November. 

Fred came on as a second-half substitute for United against Leeds on Sunday and, with the score deadlocked at 2-2, scored a crucial third with a smart near-post finish. 

The 28-year-old also scored in Ralf Rangnick’s first official game in charge back in December against Crystal Palace and speaking on Sky Sports after United’s victory over Leeds, former Red Devils captain Keane praised Fred while joking about his past criticism.  


Roy Keane completed a U-turn on Manchester United midfielder Fred after his goal on Sunday

Fred’s goal, a smart near-post finish, swung the contest back in United’s favour at Elland Road

Sat alongside former Ireland team-mate Robbie Keane, Roy said: ‘That comes from a little bit of confidence, little bit of swagger back. And it’s nice to see because he’s been heavily criticised. 

‘Fred’s obviously improved his end-product over the last few months. Fred’s been criticised, by Robbie! 

‘Again, he’s added a couple of goals to his game, a couple of assists. About time for him!’

Fred was heavily criticised by Keane after the Manchester derby defeat to City in November

After the Manchester derby defeat 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 is living in cuckoo land. And that is an important part of the football pitch. 

‘If Ole walked in here now, I’d grab him and say “why are you playing Fred” in the middle of the park for Manchester United.’ 

Fred missed the two recent draws against Burnley and Southampton due to contracting Covid-19, but will now be pushing for a start against Atletico Madrid on Wednesday in the Champions League.  




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