A shocking poll has revealed what the Brazilian public thinks of Manchester United midfielder Fred and his future with the national team.
Fred was named in Tite’s squad for the World Cup alongside the United trio, Casemiro, Antony and Alex Telles.
Fred played a relatively significant role in the Selecao’s World Cup campaign before it ended at the quarterfinal stage.
Brazil lost heartbreakingly on penalties to Croatia, who were then knocked out by runner-up Argentina in the semi-finals.
Neymar scored for Brazil in extra time, when the South American team took the lead.
Fred was hired by Tite. Soon after, Croatia stormed into the counter-attack and leveled things up before the matter was decided on penalties.
Globo reports that a survey was carried out that sought to measure the public’s perception of its players after the humiliating exit.
The survey raised the question: which players should be called up to the team in March?
The poll garnered more than 120,000 votes or responses.
Of these answers, Fred was the least selected player of all in the Brazil team.
The United midfielder was included in less than 1.5% of the squad selections made.
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A survey asked; which players should be called up to Brazil in March. This received over 120,000 votes.
Fred was the least drafted player, included on less than 1.5% of teams. pic.twitter.com/WVINO3kZer
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These results could be taken as a reflection of Fred’s poor performances in the World Cup. He had a great opportunity in the short time that Neymar was injured, but he did not know how to capitalize on the golden opportunity that was presented to him.
Not surprisingly, not many Brazilians had him on their teams in March. With his contract expiring at the end of the season, United may also find themselves with a decision to make.
