December 10, 2024 at 8:55 PM

Rio Ferdinand Urges Manchester United to Ruthlessly Dismiss Underperforming Players

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has called on the club's management to take decisive action by removing players who fail to meet the team's standards, emphasizing the need for a ruthless approach to restore the club's former glory.

Rio Ferdinand Urges Manchester United to Ruthlessly Dismiss Underperforming Players

Rio Ferdinand, the esteemed former defender of Manchester United, has publicly urged the club's hierarchy to adopt a more ruthless stance towards underperforming players. His comments come in the wake of the club's recent decision to part ways with sporting director Dan Ashworth, who served only five months in the role.

Ferdinand expressed his views on his YouTube channel, stating, "I hope they exhibit the same ruthlessness towards the mediocre players currently on the roster. Every fan can identify at least one player who doesn't deserve to wear the Manchester United jersey."

He further emphasized, "If there's a subpar player, whether they've been here a long time or simply aren't good enough, they should be dealt with swiftly and removed from the team. I hope this happens, although dealing with players is different due to contract situations. But please, be ruthless."

These remarks reflect a growing sentiment among supporters and former players that Manchester United must take bold steps to address internal challenges and reestablish itself as a dominant force in football.