Fred has hailed three Manchester United teammates after scoring the opening goal in the win over Tottenham.
The Brazilian was in the side because Christian Eriksen was still not well enough to play the full 90 minutes after illness.
Scott McTominay was available again after suspension but came on as a substitute in the second half, with Fred getting the nod to start instead.
The Brazilian played alongside his countrymen Casemiro and Antony at Old Trafford, and speaking to the National after the game, he had praise for those two and McTominay.
Fred speaks out after Tottenham win
He said: “I’m very happy playing next to Casemiro. He’s a big player for the Brazilian team, we’ve already played a long time together in that team. It’s very important being side by side with him and playing with him improves my football.
“A big player like Casemiro can play there, and Scott McTominay is also a big player. They are both very important. I can’t say anything about Casemiro, everybody knows his qualities and how important he is for the team, and Scott is also a great player.
“We have big games at this club all of the time; it’s a midfield where we have big players. Antony is a very good player, very young.
“He arrived and took his place in the team which is difficult. He has big qualities. Today he didn’t score but soon he will get goals again. He’s already shown he can score for this team.”
United now seem to have a host of quality, energetic options in midfield to deal with the demands of a gruelling, frantic season.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer used to constantly pair Fred and McTominay, but they look better apart, able to use their energy more with the quality of Casemiro or Christian Eriksen next to them.
Bruno Fernandes needed that goal to kickstart his season once more and it was a lovely finish which killed the game and earned United a deserved win.
Next up is Chelsea away, which will require another huge midfield performance from whichever combination Erik ten Hag chooses in the engine room.
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