Fred caught the eye on his Premier League debut in the Reds’ 2-1 victory over Leicester City on Friday night, after making a strong impression during pre-season once he linked up with the squad following his World Cup exploits.
The summer signing from Shakhtar Donetsk received a standing ovation from the Old Trafford faithful when he was substituted in the 76th minute and his performance certainly bodes well for the season ahead.
Speaking before the game to United Review, the official matchday programme, Alexis declared his fellow South American has plenty to offer and can be an integral figure for Jose Mourinho’s men this term.