It's going to take two or three injuries to get him in the team': Michael Owen writes off Manchester United star Fred and claims £52m man is way down the Old Trafford pecking order

Sep 19, 2019 11:20 PM

Manchester United's £52million man Fred is only getting into the first team this season if at least two or three players get injured, says Michael Owen.

The former United striker laid into the Brazilian following the 1-0 opening Europa League group game over Astana.

Fred played the full 90 minutes as United laboured to a narrow victory, taking three points courtesy of a first senior goal for 17-year-old Mason Greenwood.

Fred has been written off by Michael Owen, who thinks he'll only play in event of injuries

Owen gave his verdict on the £52m Brazilian on BT Sport following the final whistle

Following the match, Owen focused upon Fred and fellow South American Marcos Rojo, who was also making his first appearance of the season. 

'They’re just squad players,' said Owen of Fred and Rojo. 

'It’s gonna take two or three injuries for these types of players to get in the first team. 

Owen also feels defender Marcos Rojo is now simply a squad player for United

'Fred, probably the closest. They’re not going to play in any of the meaningful games, put it that way. 

'You sink or swim. You either have to get yourself up to that level or you’re gonna be sat as a squad player,' Owen added.

United now top Group L with three points, following Partizan Belgrade's 2-2 draw with AZ Alkmaar.

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