Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has assured Fred he'll get more chances.

Solskjaer has placed more faith in the midfielder and has even compared his woes to another star that initially struggled for form.

He said: "It's always difficult to come here. One: It's Man Utd, you're expected to perform straight away. Two: It's an English league that he's not used to.

“But he's a Brazilian international, Andreas (Pereira) is a Brazilian international, the talent is there and when they get the chance the next time it's easier to come into a team that's doing well.

"There's loads of players that have come in and found the first few months difficult. One of the best players I've played with that struggled the most was Diego Forlan.

"(Juan) Veron (is another) you know, those two fantastic players and it took a bit of time. But when they settled they performed.

"So I don't think he needs to worry too much. He'll get chances."