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Roy Keane has launched a scathing verbal barrage against Fred - having appeared to soften his stance on the Manchester United midfielder last month.

The outspoken pundit has often found himself discussing the Brazil international this season and declared he had "improved his finishing and attacking play" after he scored in February's 4-2 victory over Leeds.

It was surprising to hear Keane praise Fred given his withering criticism for the 29-year-old following November's 2-0 defeat by Manchester City.

The Irishman questioned why then-manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer kept persisting with Fred and claimed fans are in "cuckoo land" if they believe he is "good enough for United".

It appears Keane has reverted to type regarding his opinion of the £53million star as he tore into his work rate after Sunday's 4-1 thrashing away at City.

"Look at Fred. You are fighting for your life and you have got a midfielder who is standing there like he is waiting for a bus," the Irishman told Sky Sports.

"Your instinct must be, 'I've got to go back towards my goal'. [Victor] Lindelof's defending has got to be better, [Harry] Maguire's got to do better of course. But Fred is just stood there. And you tell me he can play?"

Keane was speaking about City's second goal, which was converted by Kevin De Bruyne after