Liverpool hero John Barnes says he's impressed by Manchester United midfielder Fred.

Barnes feels Fred deserves greater recognition for his recent form.

He told BonusBetCodes: "Fred deserves more respect for the job he's doing on the pitch for Manchester United.

"Fred and Scott McTominay in the midfield have unfortunately been playing in games with a front four who don't work as hard off the ball, which means the two of them are overrun [by opposing players]. As much as teams may get at Manchester United's back four easily, it's not because of those two.

"Fred's been treated very unfairly and judged rather harshly. You cannot just have two midfielders doing all of the off-the-ball work when you have a front four who really haven't also worked tirelessly when out of possession to help supplement them.

"Fred is a good player who every time he's played has done okay. Ralf Rangnick is correct that he deserves more respect."