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Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic has saved his career at Old Trafford in recent weeks, says former Liverpool captain Jamie Redknapp. Matic initially struggled to earn a starting spot under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer in the early months of the season. But the former Chelsea man has now started the last four Premier League matches.
Man Utd news: Jamie Redknapp says Nemanja Matic has saved his Manchester United career (Image: GETTY/SKY SPORTS)
“Matic seems to have… I thought Matic’s career was finished here, he’s done alright, Fred as well, he did ever so well today.
“But I just think [Fernandes] adds a lot of quality. When you think of all the great midfield players that Man United have had, they haven’t had one in a while that stands out, that wants the ball, that looks the part. He just looks like a Man United player.
“It’s still early in his career but he looks like he’s going to be a brilliant signing.”
Fernandes provided a crucial assist in United’s 2-0 win over rivals Manchester City on Sunday.
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Redknapp is a huge fan of the 25-year-old but questioned why it took United chiefs until January 30 to secure the transfer.
“Absolutely [Fernandes is what United have been missing],” Redknapp added.
“Class, quality, runs the game, organises people as well. Normally when a player comes to a club it takes a few months for them to settle down.
“He’s brilliant at it, he points people in the right direction, he’s a leader, genuinely good footballer.
“I remember playing against Roy and what struck me when I played against him wasn’t just that he was a good player, [but] the way that he organised people, the way he spoke to people, not always nice I must admit, but you were always talking to people, and that’s what [Fernandes] does.
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Man Utd news: Nemanja Matic has been a key cog in the United midfield of late (Image: GETTY)