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#2 Andreas Pereira will be an option this year
Pereira started the pre-season friendly against Club America in a deep-lying role. Ander Herrera and young Scott McTominay were his midfield partners. It shows that Mourinho has identified Pereira as a midfielder and does not seem him as a winger or in a front 3 role.
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While this would mean that United are not looking at any other midfield options in the transfer market, with Fred already in their kitty, this is not necessarily a bad thing. Pereira gained valuable experience playing at Valencia last season and will be a useful addition to the team.
While he will not be breaking into the team immediately, his performance against Club America was full of composure and calm. He looked exceptionally good under opposition pressure and circulated the ball well through the defence and the midfield. He also combined well with Hererra and attempted cute balls into the forward line.
With more game time and regular interactions with the team, Pereira will only get better and might even replicate the form Scott McTominay showed last season.
