December 9th 2024.
Former Manchester United player and legend, Rio Ferdinand, recently made a passionate plea to the club's owners. He urged them to be "brutal" and take decisive action in getting rid of some of the underperforming players at Old Trafford.
Ferdinand's call for ruthlessness was sparked by the departure of sporting director Dan Ashworth after just five months at the club. Manchester United had poached Ashworth from Premier League rivals Newcastle United, but his abrupt exit was confirmed on Sunday.
The club stated that the decision was made by "mutual agreement" and thanked Ashworth for his contributions during a transitional period. However, Ferdinand saw this as a ruthless measure from the bosses and hopes to see the same level of ruthlessness on the pitch.
In a video on his YouTube channel, Ferdinand expressed his frustration with some of the players who he believes are not good enough for the club. He urged the owners to be "brutal" with these players and get them out of the club as quickly as possible.
Ferdinand also acknowledged the challenges of dealing with players who have contracts and strong connections, but he emphasized the need for the club to make tough decisions in order to improve. He hopes that this level of ruthlessness will continue in the future.
Manchester United's season has been far from impressive, with their recent defeat to Nottingham Forest leaving them in 13th place in the Premier League. Despite this, the club decided to stick with their manager Erik ten Hag, who had a poor league campaign last season, and then sacked him just a few months into the current season.
The new manager, Ruben Amorim, who previously managed Sporting Lisbon, has had a tough start, with only four points from his first league games in charge. After the defeat to Forest, Amorim admitted that it was a tough game, especially after conceding a goal early on.
However, he also highlighted some positives, such as their improved performance in the final third and their determination to fight back after being behind. Amorim acknowledged that there is still a long journey ahead and that the team needs to continue improving in order to achieve their goals.
He emphasized the importance of paying attention to every detail and working hard to win games in order to help the team improve. Amorim acknowledged that it is a big job, but he is determined to continue working towards their goals.
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