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Rio Ferdinand Hails Matthijs de Ligt as Manchester United’s Key Defender

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5 months ago

September 23, 2025

Ese Ohwofa

Former Manchester United player, Rio Ferdinand, speaks on the best and indispensable player in Manchester.

During a brief interview, he spoke about Matthijs de Ligt, describing him as a good player and giving him praise.

“I think he’s put himself in place to be the first name on the sheet if we go by [Leny] Yoro being a sub at the weekend. De Ligt now looks like the number one choice defender in the team from the manager’s point of view.

“I think he’s been so solid, and the fact that he’s keeping Harry Maguire out of the team says everything. He’s probably gone under my radar.”

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Diego Simeone Calls Out Ademola Lookman Over Defensive Duties

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23 hours ago

February 27, 2026

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Head coach of Atletico Madrid, Diego Simeone, speaks on team defense and called out a player who needs to toughen up. He shared that Ademola Lookman needs to work on defense.

“Ademola Lookman arrived with great enthusiasm and desire to keep growing. We need him to add defensive work to what he already gives us offensively, because he has that ability,” he then added.

“He’s shown it with the Nigeria national team, and we need him in that role.”

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Paul Merson Names Mohamed Salah the Greatest Winger of All Time

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23 hours ago

February 27, 2026

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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.”