Rio Ferdinand expects to see a response from Manchester United once they host Liverpool in Sunday’s field workplace Premier League showdown.
Erik ten Hag’s gamers returned from the worldwide break hoping to construct on the momentum generated by final month’s dramatic FA Cup triumph in opposition to their arch rivals.
United, as a substitute, suffered late collapses in opposition to each Brentford and Chelsea which have left their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League in tatters.
The character of Thursday’s give up at Stamford Bridge has once more positioned the highlight on Ten Hag, with is long-term future very a lot unsure.
A heavy defeat at residence in opposition to title-chasing Liverpool may spell the tip for the Dutchman, however Ferdinand hopes his gamers arise and struggle for the badge.
He informed TNT Sport: ‘Tomorrow’s sport, Manchester United vs Liverpool is the one. I’m simply hoping, my coronary heart is saying please.
‘I’m wishing. I’m doing all the pieces. Man utd are able the place it’s a tough outcome to take.
‘What I hope to see is an absolute response from minute one, come out the blocks flying and making Liverpool perceive what they’re in for. Allow them to comprehend it’s a troublesome sport.’
Earlier this week, Ten Hag pleaded with the membership’s new homeowners to provide him time and keep away from interrupting the progress he believes he’s making.
United legend Ferdinand, nevertheless, questioned the previous Ajax boss’s evaluation of the job he has executed to this point and is struggling to see the place his facet have improved.
‘He would say that he’s attempting to maintain his job,’ Ferdinand added. ‘I wouldn’t suppose he’d say something totally different. however the details of the matter are Manchester United any additional ahead than the place they have been on the finish of final season.
‘I used to be sitting there wanting ahead to the season but it surely hasn’t panned out like that in any respect. Sure, there’s been a variety of accidents however we’re no nearer to seeing what an Erik ten Hag staff now than we have been on day one.
‘That issues me a bit bit. Everybody has accidents however you need to take care of it they usually haven’t handled it in addition to different groups.’
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