‘I NEVER want to see him play again!’: Manchester United fans FUME at Fred after his mistake led to Leicester’s first goal in FA Cup quarter-final defeat… with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer heavily criticised for leaving Brazilian on for 84 minutes
- Manchester United fans were left fuming at midfielder Fred after Leicester loss
- The Brazilian was at fault for the Foxes’ first goal and struggled through the game
- Solskjaer waited until the 84th minute to sub him off despite his performance
Manchester United fans were left fuming with midfielder Fred after his mistake led to Leicester’s first goal in their FA Cup quarter-final defeat.
The midfielder was at fault for Leicester City’s opener at the King Power Stadium, playing a weak pass back to Dean Henderson that allowed Kelechi Iheanacho to pounce on, round the goalkeeper and slide into an empty net.
Fred continued to struggle throughout the match, being outran by the Foxes midfielders Wilfred Ndidi and Youri Tielemens – with the latter dispatching a beautifully driven shot for the hosts’ second of the tie.
Man United fans were left fuming with midfielder Fred after his performance vs Leicester
The midfielder was at fault for the Foxes first goal in their 3-1 FA Cup quarter final defeat
Despite the Brazilian’s sub-par performance, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer kept him on the pitch until the 84th minute, subbing him off for Amad Diallo.
And the Manchester United faithful were less than pleased with Fred, as one annoyed supporter tweeted: ‘I genuinely never want to see Fred play again.’
Solskjaer made four substitutions in the 64th minute after his side went 2-1 down, with Edinson Cavani, Bruno Fernandes, Luke Shaw and Scott McTominay all coming off – but Fred stayed on the pitch despite having a tough time on Sunday.
Paul Pogba, Nemanja Matic, Alex Telles and Donny van de Beek made way for the new players, but another fan vented his frustrated that Fred was not brought off instead.
Musician Headie One tweeted: ‘Swear I can do a better job than Fred he moving unsteady,’ while rapper Not3s said: ‘I have no words. Fred this is all your fault.’
Another disgruntled Red Devils fan had some choice words for Solskjaer, as he tweeted: ‘How the hell did Fred stay on?!! I just don’t believe the decisions this manager makes!! #OleOut’
One twitter user wanted Pogba to stay on for United, as he said: ‘Pogba hooked and Fred is still on the pitch? how are United fans happy with this guy as their manager man.’
A separate Twitter account has since been created and is counting down daily until Fred’s contract at Old Trafford ends, as another fan exclaimed: ‘Fred’s genuinely playing against us.’
Manchester United look tired during the 3-1 defeat at the King Power Stadium, but will now have a slight break from club football due to the international break – however, the majority will still be in action for their countries.
Solskjaer will prepare his side for Brighton on April 4 for their return before facing Granada in the latter stages of the Europa League.
