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“He Needs Players Who Can Match His Style” – Ferdinand on Amorim’s Man U
Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand believes four players might struggle to fit into Ruben Amorim’s tactical approach.
Ferdinand pointed out that Joshua Zirkzee, Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire, and Rasmus Hojlund may not have the level of dynamism and athleticism needed for Amorim’s system at United.
Speaking after Man United’s 3-2 win over Ipswich Town in the Premier League, Ferdinand shared his thoughts on TNT Sports.
“I watched Sporting a few times, especially in Europe. They were an athletic, dynamic team,” he said. “That was one of the key qualities of that squad, and it played a big role in their success.
“But this United team isn’t built like that. They have other strengths, but when it comes to being physically dominant or outworking opponents, that’s not their strong suit.”
When asked if Zirkzee would fit into Amorim’s system, Ferdinand was doubtful. “No… De Ligt, Maguire, Hojlund – that’s not their game,” he added.
He emphasized that Amorim would need to find players who not only understand his tactical vision but also have the physical attributes to execute it effectively.
Manchester United legend Gary Neville has shared his prediction for the club’s upcoming Premier League clash against Manchester City.
United will take on their city rivals at Old Trafford in a highly anticipated derby on Sunday.
Speaking on The Overlap, Neville pointed out that United have performed well in big games this season, holding their own against teams like Arsenal, Liverpool, and City.
“I think it could end in a draw, maybe 1-1,” he said, adding that he and fellow pundit Jamie Carragher also considered a 2-2 result.
Meanwhile, United currently sit 13th in the league table with 37 points from 30 matches.
Manchester City midfielder Kevin De Bruyne has announced that this season will be his last at the club.
In a heartfelt message on social media, the Belgian star confirmed that his time with the Premier League champions is coming to an end, saying, “These will be my final months as a Manchester City player.”
De Bruyne, who joined City from Wolfsburg in 2015 for £54.5 million, has enjoyed a trophy-laden career at the Etihad. Over the years, he has helped the club secure six Premier League titles, two FA Cups, five League Cups, and a Champions League trophy.
The 33-year-old was also a key part of Pep Guardiola’s historic treble-winning squad in the 2020/21 season.
Last summer, he received tempting offers from Saudi clubs but chose to stay in England for one more season.
Chelsea manager Enzo Maresca admitted he may have risked his team’s chances of holding on to their 1-0 lead over Tottenham Hotspur after making defensive substitutions late in the game.
Reflecting on the moment, Maresca acknowledged that his decision to make changes before seeing how much stoppage time would be added was a mistake. “We created plenty of chances in the first half, but when I saw 12 minutes of extra time, I realized it might have been too soon to make those changes,” he told reporters.
With the game nearing its end, Maresca swapped Cole Palmer and Enzo Fernandez for defenders Tosin Adarabioyo and midfield anchor Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall, which allowed Spurs to intensify their attack in search of an equalizer during the extended stoppage time.
Thankfully for Chelsea, the strategy paid off as they managed to hold on for the win. “We’re happy we won, but it was a close call,” Maresca added.
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