The midfielder was cited by manager Erik ten Hag as an example to everybody recently, because of his attitude to work, and commitment to the cause, whether starting, or coming off the bench to have a big impact.
Fred was excellent in the recent derby win over Manchester City and is on a scoring streak, after netting in successive games. There was the gorgeous flick to Bruno Fernandes's cross in the Emirates FA Cup victory over Reading and then the touch over the line when Marcus Rashford teed him up to wrap up the 5-0 aggregate success in the Carabao Cup tie with Nottingham Forest.