• Football
  • Boxing
  • UFC
  • Home
  • Football
    • England
    • Transfer News
    • Premier League
    • Champions League
    • Lionel Messi
    • Cristiano Ronaldo
    • EA FC 25
    • Wrexham
  • Boxing
    • Tyson Fury
    • Anthony Joshua
    • Oleksandr Usyk
    • Mike Tyson
    • Jake Paul
    • Logan Paul
  • UFC
    • Dana White
    • Conor McGregor
    • Khabib Nurmagomedov
    • Jon Jones
    • Paddy Pimblett
    • Joe Rogan
  • Other Sport
    • Athletics
    • Formula 1
    • MMA
    • Motorsport
    • NBA
    • Darts
    • NFL
    • Snooker
    • Wrestling
    • Tennis
    • Cricket
    • Golf
  • Advertise
  • Terms
  • Privacy & Cookies
  • LADbible Group
  • LADbible
  • UNILAD
  • GAMINGbible
  • Tyla
  • UNILAD Tech
  • FOODbible
  • License Our Content
  • About Us & Contact
  • Jobs
  • Latest
  • Topics A-Z
  • Authors
Facebook
Instagram
X
Threads
Snapchat
TikTok
YouTube
‘Not in League Two!’ - Manchester United star brutally slammed after poor Newcastle performance

Home> Football

Updated 11:08 18 Oct 2022 GMT+1Published 11:01 18 Oct 2022 GMT+1

‘Not in League Two!’ - Manchester United star brutally slammed after poor Newcastle performance

Louis Saha believes that Fred needs to have more conviction in passing the ball forward rather than taking “one or two touches too much.”

Adnan Riaz

Adnan Riaz

Former Manchester United striker Louis Saha has reminded Fred that he does not play in “League Two” after his poor performance against Newcastle on Sunday.

The arrival of Christian Eriksen in the summer window has seen United boss Erik ten Hag shift away from the oft-criticised partnership of Scott McTominay and Fred.

Fred, who arrived at Old Trafford in 2018, is now battling for first-team minutes after the signings of Eriksen and Brazil teammate Casemiro in the transfer window.

Advert

The 29-year-old Brazilian midfielder has managed only five starts in 11 United appearances this season under Ten Hag as the Dutchman looks to find his best midfield setup.

However, Fred started alongside Casemiro in United’s 0-0 draw with Newcastle on the weekend and failed to make an impact in an underwhelming performance.

The Brazil international missed a huge opportunity to snatch all three points for United in the dying stages, with Fred fluffing his lines after being teed up by Marcus Rashford.

Advert

Saha criticised Fred’s lack of conviction to play the ball forward by opting for one or two touches more than he needed.

The former France striker, who spent five seasons at Old Trafford, added that Fred must be putting in performances worthy of a United shirt and not those of a League Two player.

Fred missed a clear-cut chance to score the winner for Manchester United against Newcastle.
Alamy

“Every player has to do more in the Manchester United side, not just Fred,” Saha told BoyleSports.

Advert

“But if Roy Keane was playing today and was a part of this team, he would be shouting, even if you’re playing well. If anyone believes they shouldn’t approve, they shouldn’t be in a Premier League team.

“Fred has been criticised again because there are two roles, balance the team where you have to be solid, but you have to help your teammates up front.

“There are times when Fred has the opportunity to pass the ball forwards but he takes one or two touches too much.

READ MORE: 

  • Danny Murphy suggests Erik ten Hag should drop £45m Man United star

“Those things can be noticed and that’s a problem. Fred is playing for Manchester United, he’s not in League Two, and everyone will have an opinion on his performances.”

Advert

United’s draw against Newcastle at Old Trafford cost Ten Hag valuable points in his quest to secure a top-four Premier League finish this season.

The Red Devils are fifth in the league table and sit three points behind fourth-place Chelsea, who United will face at Stamford Bridge on Saturday.

Ahead of the Chelsea clash, United will return to Premier League action on Wednesday when they welcome top-four challengers Tottenham to Old Trafford.

Featured Image Credit: Alamy

Topics: Louis Saha, Manchester United, Fred, England, Football, Premier League

Adnan Riaz
Adnan Riaz

Adnan Riaz is a journalist for SPORTbible. He studied for a B.A. in History at the University of York and followed it up with an M.A. in Multimedia Journalism at MMU. Before he started writing about sports, he spent over four years in the gaming press. He has worked for several publications, including Hardcore Gamer, LADbible and the Manchester Evening News. Follow him on Twitter to find out what he is working on next. Got a story tip for Adnan? Email him: [email protected]

X

@AdnanRiaz9

Advert

Advert

Advert

Choose your content:

5 hours ago
6 hours ago
7 hours ago
10 hours ago
  • 5 hours ago

    Erik ten Hag to get rid of Bayer Leverkusen player for the second time after selling him to the club while in charge of Man Utd

    Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag looks poised to get rid of the same player for two different clubs.

    Football
  • 6 hours ago

    Fans lose their minds and say 'announce Yamal' after Barcelona superstar spotted in Premier League club's shirt

    Lamine Yamal sent fans wild this week after being seen in an iconic English football shirt.

    Football
  • 7 hours ago

    Sir Alex Ferguson ripped into former Man Utd star for what he allowed Cristiano Ronaldo to do

    Sir Alex Ferguson lectured the former Manchester United player following the incident with Cristiano Ronaldo.

    Football
  • 10 hours ago

    Football legend reveals he was on the verge of signing for Man Utd after idolising Old Trafford star for years

    The player represented the likes of Barcelona, Inter and AC Milan during his career but never got the chance to play for Manchester United.

    Football
  • Former Man United star is now worth a staggering £4.3 billion after retiring in 2013
  • Man Utd planning 'shock' bid for England star after he's spotted on holiday with current United player
  • Former Man Utd star is now worth a staggering £4.3 billion after retiring in 2013
  • Roy Keane calls out Man United player after his performance against Newcastle in sensational rant