Rangnick applauds this player after 1-1 draw against Leicester City

Man Utd returned to action on Saturday in the Premier League when they faced Leicester City.

The game ended in a draw as Man Utd managed to score a goal by Fred, which was an equaliser after Kelechi Iheanacho had scored an opener for the Foxes.

After the match, Man Utd manager Ralf Rangnick said Brazilian star Fred is an ‘extremely valuable’ player for the Red Devils and is not just a defensive midfielder.

Fred had always suffered criticism over his career at Manchester United but has found more opportunities under Rangnick.

Fred is usually played as a defensive-minded player in the midfield and often partners Scott McTominay as a No.6.

But Rangnick says the Brazil star can ‘do a lot more than defend’ and is a vital team member.

“For me, he is an extremely valuable player, a team player in the true sense, a player who puts in every effort that he has and would give his last drop of blood for the team,” the United interim boss told Sky Sports.

“He’s also a player who can score goals and has those surprising elements in his game, little flick-ons, and he can be a technical player too.

“That combination makes him extremely valuable, and to reduce him to only a number six, a defensive midfield player, does not rate him highly enough. He can do a lot more than just defend,” he said.