Fred responds to brutal criticism from Man Utd legends Roy Keane and Paul Scholes

Manchester United midfielder Fred says he ‘doesn’t agree’ with much of the criticism he has received from Old Trafford legends Roy Keane and Paul Scholes.

Keane and Scholes have repeatedly criticised the Brazilian international since his £47m move from Shakhtar Donetsk in 2018.

Former United captain Keane called Fred ‘sloppy’ and ‘lazy’ following a defeat to Liverpool last season and slammed ex-manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for persisting with the midfielder at the start of the current campaign.

Scholes, meanwhile, accused Fred of ‘lacking fight’ after a defeat to Arsenal two seasons ago, while he has repeatedly questioned whether the 28-year-old is good enough to play for the Premier League giants.

Asked about the criticism from two of Manchester United’s best and most decorated players, Fred said: ‘They had many moments of glory for United and now they’re paid to give opinions, so I’m fine with it.

‘It’s their job and it’s their right to do so. I don’t agree with it but it’s their opinion.

‘I’m not confrontational, I’ve heard a lot of negative comments about me, always negative, but I won’t say anything back. My focus is to work on the pitch.’

In an interview with TNT Sports Brazil, Fred added: ‘It’s a mixed bag – some fans like me and others don’t.

‘At the end of the day, it’s all about the results and they will dictate the supporters’ mood. But sometimes even with good results, you will be criticised as well!

‘Football is like that, you need to learn to deal with criticism. I listen to constructive criticism, for sure.

‘When I hear I’ve missed too many balls in a match, I listen, analyse the match and pay even more attention to correct this aspect of my game on the next chance.

‘But there is a lot of criticism just to