Roy Keane believes Fred and Scott McTominay could be short of the quality Manchester United need in their midfield.
United fans have been excited by the prospect of seeing Bruno Fernandes play alongside Paul Pogba in Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s side, and supporters got their wish in the second half of the 1-1 draw with Tottenham on Friday evening.
Both McTominay and Fred started against Jose Mourinho’s side and have impressed for United this season.
But Keane is not convinced that the pair are good enough to be United’s long-term solution in midfield.
‘The potential is there and good players will enjoy working with other good players,’ Keane told Sky Sports.
‘Ole made the point about getting the balance right in the team. Paul Pogba’s available but he didn’t want to throw him back in, he’s probably not up to speed yet so coming on for the last 25 minutes is perfect for him.
‘But on paper you could look at those two players playing together and it will be a big plus for Man United.
‘I still have doubts going forward for United. I still think the two lads in midfield – McTominay and Fred – are probably short.
‘I know McTominay is learning his trade but I don’t think Fred is up to it.
‘So there will be an opportunity for these lads [Pogba and Fernandes] to play regularly. And if they click together obviously that’s good news for United.’
Keane also said that he has been impressed by Fernandes’ start to life at United and believes the Portugal international will continue to be a key player for Solskjaer.
‘He’s an outstanding player,’ said the former United captain.
‘Everything about him, the world we use in the game – pure quality – the way he kicks the ball, the way he runs, you see his interview, it’s all positive, he’s got good English.
‘What I’d give him credit for, he’s obviously a very good player, he’s got a nice personality about him. He looks like he wants to play, he wants the ball, he’s brave.
‘And United fans want that when they see an attacking player. Be brave, pass forward.
‘He’s got a nice way about him, it looks like he’s going to be a big player for United over the next number of years.’
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