Rio Ferdinand Blasts TWO Man United Players After Mbeumo’s Missed Chances

United legend insists careless possession, not Mbeumo’s finishing, was the real problem in yesterday’s match

 

 

 

 

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand has aimed heavy criticism at two current Red Devils stars following yesterday’s game, insisting they were the real reason Brentford forward Bryan Mbeumo failed to find the back of the net.

 

While some fans and pundits were quick to point fingers at Mbeumo for missing clear chances, Ferdinand defended the striker and shifted the blame entirely onto United players.

 

> “I will never blame Mbeumo for not finding the back of the net yesterday,” Ferdinand said. “Instead, I blame these TWO Manchester United players who lost possession 20 times yesterday. And they call themselves top-team players? They were actually the reason for Mbeumo’s failure yesterday.”

 

 

 

The ex-United defender highlighted how careless play and poor ball retention from the two stars left the team constantly exposed, giving Brentford numerous opportunities to counter. According to Ferdinand, their repeated mistakes disrupted United’s rhythm and left Mbeumo under unnecessary pressure to convert half-chances rather than being supplied with clearer opportunities.

 

This latest criticism comes at a time when Manchester United’s overall consistency is under the spotlight, with fans demanding higher standards from senior players. Losing possession 20 times in a single match is a stat Ferdinand labeled as “unacceptable” for players at the top level.

 

The identity of the two players has sparked intense debate among supporters online, with many agreeing that Ferdinand’s frustration is justified.

 

One fan wrote: “Rio is absolutely right. These guys need to take responsibility instead of letting the blame fall on strikers like Mbeumo.”

 

Another added: “No top club players should be losing possession that much. It cost us yesterday, simple.”

 

Ferdinand’s Key Point:

 

Mbeumo is not the problem.

 

Manchester United’s repeated errors in possession are.

 

 

With growing pressure on the squad to deliver, these words from Ferdinand may serve as a wake-up call for the underperforming duo.