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Rio Ferdinand Calls Myles Lewis-Skelly a Special Talent After UCL Win Over Madrid

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11 months ago

April 17, 2025

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Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has praised Arsenal’s young talent Myles Lewis-Skelly after his standout performance in their 2-1 win over Real Madrid in the Champions League quarter-final second leg.

The 18-year-old played the full match at the Bernabeu, helping Arsenal secure a historic victory with goals from Bukayo Saka and Gabriel Martinelli.

Speaking on TNT Sports, Ferdinand was full of admiration for the teenager’s composure.

“Wait, Lewis-Skelly is really just 18?” he asked, clearly impressed. “He looks so calm and confident both on and off the ball.”

Ferdinand added that even before the match, Lewis-Skelly appeared relaxed and composed while taking a call, calling him a “special” player.

The young midfielder will now be hoping to keep up his strong form when Arsenal take on Ipswich Town in the Premier League.

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Former football legend Paul Merson states that Mohammad Salah is the greatest winger of all time.

While also praising Bukayo Saka for being the winger in form right now.

When asked in a recent interview, he stated “For the best right now, it’s probably [Bukayo] Saka for his all-around game. I will go Salah, because the numbers he’s put up are ridiculous.”