casimero Injures Fred In Brazil Warm Up Training

Fred may be celebrating a £52.5 million (€60m/$70m) move to Manchester United, but his joy has been cut short by an untimely injury picked up in Brazil training.

Brazil are currently readying themselves for a World Cup campaign in Russia, with Fred set to be an important part of the plans for a nation expected to mount a serious challenge for a sixth global crown.

He has, however, suffered an unfortunate setback on the eve of the tournament.

Tite’s squad have been working at Tottenham’s Enfield Training Centre ahead of a friendly clash with Austria on Sunday.

It was during a workout on Thursday that Fred crumpled to the turf following a challenge by Casemiro.

The Real Madrid midfielder appeared to land awkwardly on Fred’s right ankle, leaving him grimacing in pain and clutching the affected area.