Sport
Rio Ferdinand Says Manchester United Should Not Have Sold Lukaku
Manchester United icon Rio Ferdinand has pointed to Romelu Lukaku as another player the club let go too soon. He said the Red Devils didn’t take full advantage of Lukaku’s strengths while he was at Old Trafford.
United signed the Belgian striker from Everton in 2017 for £75 million. He hit the ground running with 27 goals in his first season, but his second year didn’t quite match the same energy. Lukaku was then sold to Inter Milan, where he rediscovered his form.
After a successful spell in Italy, Chelsea brought him back to the Premier League. However, his time at Stamford Bridge didn’t go as planned. He returned to Italy on two loan stints before finally making a permanent move to Napoli last year. Just last Friday, Lukaku played a key role in Napoli’s Serie A title win, scoring in their 2-0 victory over Cagliari.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Ferdinand praised the 32-year-old forward, saying, “Lukaku deserves credit. He’s another name on the list of players who left United and went on to shine elsewhere. He’s just won the league again and scored in the title-winning game.”
Ferdinand also criticized how Lukaku was judged in England. “People focus too much on what he isn’t good at,” he said. “Because he’s big and fast, there’s this expectation for him to play a certain way. But his real strength is running into space and taking defenders on.”
He added, “United didn’t build around his style, and we probably gave up on him too soon.” This comes shortly after Ferdinand listed four other players United may have been wrong to let go in recent years.
Pep Guardiola reveals why he left Manchester City. It can be recalled that the manager recently left Man City, and now he has revealed his reason during an interaction with reporters.
He shared that he is running out of energy.
“I share the same feeling as when Jurgen Klopp left, I am running out of energy. I feel like I will not have the energy that is required for a game every three days, to fight for titles, being in front of the players every day.”
He then added that he believes the club should have a new manager with fresh energy to direct the team.
Football legend Paul Merson praises Mikel Arteta on his win this season and shares good luck to him in the Champions League against Paris Saint-Germain.
He praised the manager, saying that Arteta really pushed the club to the best and the win is well deserved.
“Congratulations to Arsenal once again. It is a well-deserved win after 22 years. We can’t wait to see the 30th of May and see if it’s a double win.”
Luis Enrique, manager of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), praised Arsenal F.C. and called them the best team in the world after their win in the Premier League.
He shared: “I believe they deserve to win the league — they have had an outstanding season.
“We have already faced this Arsenal team, so we are aware of their capabilities.
“Without the ball, they are the best team in the world, and with it, they can score frequently. This creates a remarkable combination for them.”
Temi Otedola Opens Up About Pregnancy Discovery During Honeymoon
Reality Star Olandria Carthen Receives Warm Welcome in Lagos
