Fred scored an attention grabbing goal as Manchester United beat Liverpool 4-0 in Thailand.
Erik ten Hag’s side were sharper than Liverpool, scoring three goals in the first half before adding one more in the second 45.
Fred’s goal was the pick of the bunch, chipping international teammate Alisson with a one-touch effort from the edge of the box.
It was the perfect way for Fred to kick off the Erik ten Hag era and announce himself to his new boss.
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Fred hails pre-season start
Fred posted to social media to celebrate Manchester United’s win, describing the match as the ideal start to pre-season preparations.
Anthony ‘likes’ Manchester United star’s post
Fred’s international teammate Antony was among the players to ‘like’ Fred’s Instagram post.
Antony is a summer transfer target for United, with The Times reporting he is ‘determined’ to join the club.
A big asking price has so far prevented Manchester United from doing a deal for Antony. The Times report Ajax want close to £70 million.
United’s big win over Liverpool was a sign the club are moving in the right direction. While just pre-season, it keeps the positive vibes going under new boss Erik ten Hag.
A sense of optimism around the club is important, and it will help make United a more attractive destination for new signings. It looks like Antony is paying attention.
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