Thanks but no thanks – Fred’s targeting a Brazil return (Picture: Getty)

Just as Brazilian football fans were getting over their 7-1 hammering at the hands of Germany, they’ve been hit with the news that World Cup flop Fred is reportedly coming out of international retirement – just two months after leaving the Brazil squad for good.

The striker – who specialised in not threatening the opponent’s goal during this summer’s tournament – has scored five goals in his last seven games for Brazilian club Fluminense.

And after Brazilian publication Globo reported that the 30-year-old wants to return to the national team setup thanks to his new form, some football supporters took to social media to express their views on the news.

“Brazil fans react to Fred coming out of international retirement, 2 months after the World Cup. https://t.co/uF5NycxmSW” @abdallah_adra — Shorsh (@GeorgeMaroun) September 15, 2014

Fred has announced he's coming out of international retirement. Party on the streets of Brazil, obviously. — Natter Football (@NATTERFOOTBALL) September 15, 2014

Fred has come out of retirement! He cannot stand seeing the Brazil team winning — Nabil Kenan (@NabilKenan_FCB) September 15, 2014

Brazil struggling without usual pass-to-Fred-lose-ball attacking outlet. — James Young (@seeadarkness) September 6, 2014

@samuelJayC Aside from assisting in training as a cone or goal post his static play style isn't going to help much. — Alex (@alex_ba_ma) September 15, 2014

Outrageous cheek from Fred to come out of international retirement. Useless man — Eoin Barry (@EoinB94) September 15, 2014

Hide your kids, hide your wife, Fred has un-retired and is available for selection to 'help' Brazil. — Keeghann Sinanan (@Keeghann) September 15, 2014

Fred confirms he has come out of international retirement. Shows the appalling situation at Brazil with strikers. #Costa — Sergi Domínguez (@FutbolSergi) September 15, 2014

Fred is back for Brazil??? Unbelievable. — Sivan John (@SivanJohn) September 15, 2014

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