Fred 'Angry' To Lose Brazil Spot Due To United Struggles

By Max Wise

Brazilian midfielder Fred has voiced out his frustration for his lack of game time at Manchester United and fears that will cost him his place in the Brazilian national team for the Copa America.

The former Shakhtar Donetsk star was the highest profile arrival at Old Trafford this summer, but he has found it difficult to command a regular berth in Jose Mourinho's side, making just seven Premier League appearances to date.

The midfielder has completed the full 90 minutes just three times in the league and has been an unused substitute in the Red Devils' last three league games.

The 25-year-old was omitted from Brazil’s friendlies against Uruguay and Cameroon last month, and with the Copa America on the horizon, he wants to see more playing time to avoid missing out from the tournament which will be staged in his country.

"I've played little in the club and it's normal for professor Tite not to be able to evaluate me, even though I've worked hard with him," he said, as quoted by The Daily Mail.

"I was annoyed, but have to know how to deal with the sadness also, to be able to help me take a step forward. I remain focused on my work and I hope to be back to the selection soon to be able to be in the Copa America."

"The coach (Mourinho) has chosen not to put me in the team, it's his choice. I still do my job and can't let it affect my mindset, I cannot let that shake me. I have to be patient."

"It's a bit of a difficult start, I have not been playing so much. I've had a lot of games in Shakhtar, but it's a little bit different here."

"It's normal, a process of adaptation to a different league. Although I've been to Europe before, now I am in a different country and I have to go through a new process of settling in. Today, I see myself much better and I hope that my football will be 100 per cent soon."