A remarkable statistic, highlighting the stellar off-ball efforts of Manchester United star Fred, has come to the fore late on Sunday evening.
Brazilian international Fred, of course, took his place front and centre in United’s latest outing, earlier today.
En route to a hard-fought 2-0 downing of Leeds United, the 29-year-old was afforded a rare start in the middle of the park, owing to the absence of compatriot Casemiro.
And, safe to say, Fred went on to make his presence very much felt.
Whilst it was Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho who stole the headlines owing to their respective goalscoring exploits at Elland Road, the Red Devils’ midfield all-rounder proved something of an unsung hero.
GARNACHO DOUBLES THE LEAD!
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— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) February 12, 2023
This came as Fred worked tirelessly out of possession, to get the visitors back on the ball time and time again.
As per statisticians Opta, Fred regained possession on no fewer than eight occasions against Leeds this afternoon.
This marks ‘the most by a player in a single Premier League game for over two years’.
Fred regained possession with eight tackles for Man Utd against Leeds today. This is the most by a player in a single Premier League game for over two years.
Kyle Walker-Peters (also 8, for Southampton vs Fulham on Boxing Day 2020) was the last. pic.twitter.com/JVbts1fC39
— Opta Analyst (@OptaAnalyst) February 12, 2023
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