Date published: Friday 4th October 12: 19
Michael Owen described Manchester United midfielder Fred as a “medium player” following the club’s uninspiring 0-0 draw with AZ Alkmaar on Thursday evening . ***************
United looked flat throughout on the plastic pitch in Hague, with the final whistle consigning the Red Devils to a tenth away game without victory – United’s worst run since 1989.
The visitors had few clear-cut chances before being denied a penalty late on and, speaking onBT Sportafter the match,Owenpicked out midfielder Fred as one particular player who did not convince during the match.
“He’s just a medium player, isn’t he? That’s the bottom line, ”the pundit said. “I mean, what can you say?
“We were discussing what his best position is before, I mean I probably think it’s a six, Owen [Hargreaves] thinks it’s an eight.
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“But, really, once we start arguing about it you think he can’t do either role that well. And what did he cost, £ 50 – something million? ”
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