February 26th 2025.
Rio Ferdinand expressed his concerns about the current squad of Manchester United. According to him, players like Joshua Zirkee, Matthijs de Ligt, Harry Maguire, and Rasmus Hojlund may not possess the necessary dynamism and athleticism to fit into the playing style that Ruben Amorim wants to implement at the club.
However, these concerns were put to rest as United managed to make a strong comeback after conceding a goal by Jaden Philogene in their match against Ipswich. Maguire's powerful header at the start of the second half proved to be the winning goal for United, helping them secure a 3-2 victory at Old Trafford.
Amorim, the head coach of United, seemed satisfied with the team's performance and praised their fighting spirit. He also acknowledged the support of the fans in their victory. Despite some frustrations with conceding a goal due to a mistake, Amorim believed that the players showed determination throughout the game and deserved the three points.
However, former United defender Rio Ferdinand had a different perspective. He pointed out that the progress made by Amorim since his arrival from Sporting has not been up to the expectations of the fans. Though there is a visible desire and work ethic behind the scenes, Ferdinand believes that Amorim needs to regroup and rebuild the team in the upcoming season.
Ferdinand also mentioned that the current players of United do not possess the physicality and dynamism that were a trademark of Amorim's previous team at Sporting. He believes that finding players with the right capabilities and style of play is crucial for the team's success.
In the match against Ipswich, United also faced a setback as their January signing, Patrick Dorgu, received a straight red card for a poor challenge on Omari Hutchinson. Ferdinand agreed with the decision and stated that it was a reckless challenge, despite Dorgu's intentions.
Overall, while United managed to secure a victory, there are still concerns about the team's progress and the suitability of the current players in Amorim's playing style. It remains to be seen how Amorim will address these issues and guide the team towards success in the future.
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