MANCHESTER UNITED fans likened midfielder Fred to Ander Herrera after his man-marking of Kevin de Bruyne.
The Brazilian had the job of staying touch tight to City playmaker De Bruyne in the Manchester derby at Old Trafford.
And it reminded supporters of the time Herrera completely marked Chelsea’s Eden Hazard out of the game in United’s 2-0 win in 2017.
United fans posted a video of Herrera following Hazard around the pitch in a carbon copy of Fred and De Bruyne.
One said: “Fred with De Bruyne in the Manchester Derby today.”
Another said: “Fred man marking De Bruyne is reminding me of this. If you know you know.”
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One joked: “Fred is gonna follow De Bruyne into the City dressing room at half time.”
Another added: “Fred man marking De Bruyne reminds me of Ander Herrera man marking Hazard in that game.”
Fred was recalled into the United side, shifting Bruno Fernandes out wide.
Manager Erik ten Hag said: “You have to respect opponent but also play your own game.
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“But you can’t ignore it, every opponent you have to face and take account of their capabilities.”
City midfielder Rodri has been a man in form of late and a player Ten Hag has a plan to specifically deal with.
He said: “Definitely. He is the key player in building up and organising the team.”
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
