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Ferdinand Criticizes Man U Performance After Crystal Palace Defeat
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has criticized his former club following their disappointing 2-0 loss to Crystal Palace at Old Trafford on Sunday.
Ferdinand, speaking on his show Rio Ferdinand Presents, expressed his frustration with the current state of the team under manager Ruben Amorim.
He pointed out that teams are now visiting Old Trafford without fear or respect, which is a stark contrast to the dominance United once had at home.
The defeat came courtesy of two goals from Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta, which sealed all three points for the visitors. Ferdinand described the situation as a “sad state of affairs” and admitted it was a “morbid weekend” for the club.
He went on to state the team’s lack of fluidity, saying that they are struggling to play effective football with the ball at their feet.
Ferdinand also mentioned the absence of clear patterns or structure in the team’s play, something that was more evident under previous managers.
On the defensive side, Ferdinand was particularly critical, stating that United’s defense seems unable to read danger, especially when they are pushed high up the pitch. In his eyes, the overall performance is far from good enough in all aspects.
Coventry City manager, Frank Lampard, speaks on team player and states how the player’s stance will help the team get into the Premier League.
The player is revealed to be Onyeka who he spoke about in the recent interview.
“He brings a different quality and probably a different profile to the midfield players we have.
“As I say, the profile is slightly different and I think that helps us in terms of the options and the competition in the middle of the park for us.”
Arsenal coach, Mikel Arteta, after their last match, shares an update on the injured team members after their last match.
He shared an update on Saka and stated that he is doing better after going through a hip injury. “His hip is improving a lot. Hopefully, he’ll be ready soon.”
He added about the other team members: “Martin is getting better and will be back in a few days, and Jurrien is fit for the weekend.”
Super Eagles footballer, Alex Iwobi, speaks on the World Cup and reveals their hope to play in the 2026 World Cup.
He shared that the Nigeria Football Federation (NFF) is hopeful about hearing from them after they submitted a petition against the Democratic Republic of Congo.
“I mean we’re still waiting, well hopefully we can go to the World Cup, but I feel it’s a tough one.
“It’s a tough one because winning AFCON is like… It’s a great legacy, it’s a great thing to have in your career, a memorable moment. But then at the same time, because I’ve been to the World Cup already, a lot of the players haven’t been.”
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