The South American once again played a starring role in the Reds’ 2-1 victory against West Ham in the Premier League on Saturday, following his impressive showing against Barcelona earlier in the week.
For any new signing from abroad, it can take a while to adapt to the speed and rigours of English football, and since joining from Shakhtar Donetsk last summer, Fred has had to bide his time during his maiden campaign with the Reds.
However, Ole feels the 26-year-old has come through his early challenges in England and is becoming a crucial player in the United side.