Manchester United icon Rio Ferdinand has delivered a brutal verdict on Liverpool manager Arne Slot's post-match analysis following United's impressive victory over their arch-rivals at Old Trafford.
Ferdinand Fires Back at Slot's Comments
The former England defender took exception to what he described as "weak excuses" from the Liverpool boss after the match. Ferdinand, speaking on his podcast, didn't hold back in his criticism of Slot's assessment of the game.
"When I heard the comments coming out of the Liverpool camp after the game, I have to say I was disappointed," Ferdinand stated. "We're talking about a club of Liverpool's stature here, and to hear those kinds of excuses doesn't sit right with me."
United's Dominant Performance
Manchester United secured a crucial victory against their bitter rivals in what proved to be a thrilling encounter. The Red Devils displayed determination and quality throughout the match, with several players putting in standout performances that ultimately decided the contest.
Ferdinand emphasised that United's victory was fully deserved, saying: "Let's be clear about this - Manchester United won that game because they were the better team on the day. They wanted it more, they executed their game plan better, and they took their chances when they mattered."
The Real Story Behind Liverpool's Defeat
Rather than accepting United's superiority on the day, Ferdinand suggested that Slot attempted to deflect attention from his team's shortcomings by making what the United legend considered to be unjustified complaints.
"Great teams and great managers take their defeats with grace and dignity," Ferdinand remarked. "They look at themselves in the mirror and ask what they could have done better, rather than looking for external factors to blame."
A Growing Rivalry Intensifies
This latest exchange adds another chapter to the fierce rivalry between the two clubs. Ferdinand's comments have certainly raised the stakes for the next encounter between these footballing giants.
The former centre-back concluded with a warning to Liverpool: "Manchester United are building something here, and performances like this show that they're moving in the right direction. Liverpool need to focus on their own issues rather than making excuses."
