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#2 Kleberson gives verdict on Fred and Andreas Pereira

Kleberson has given his verdict on United's two Brazilian midfielders

Former Manchester United footballer Kleberson has given his verdict on countrymen Fred and Andreas Pereira. Kleberson joined United in 2003, tipped to become the replacement of Argentinean Juan Sebastian Veron. Unfortunately, the Brazilian failed to live up to the expectations, making just 20 appearances during his two year association with the club.

Kleberson, though, has offered his take on the two Brazilian midfielders currently in United's squad:

When you have players from different cultures and Brazil, they play more technical, more balls to feet in a fluid Brazilian style. When the team is not doing well, it’s tough because they may not be suited to the playing style. When Man United play two players in the middle, it can be difficult to not see much of the ball, and because of that Brazilian style, these players may struggle.

If the team is doing well and other players are improving, this will give Fred and Pereira the encouragement to come out and play more and we see their improvement in England.

The Brazilian also offered advice on how to get the best out of the duo:

It would be good to see them both get on the ball more and be more creative within a game.

They need to become more athletic, and aggressive and hungry to win the ball back. Players and fans from South America favour the technical and attacking side of the game a lot more.