Rio Ferdinand strongly disagrees with Gary Lineker's complaint about Amad at Man Utd

Rio Ferdinand Disagrees with Gary Lineker on Amad’s Role at Manchester United

Gary Lineker and Rio Ferdinand hold opposing opinions regarding Amad's current role at Manchester United following his recent performance against Nottingham Forest.

Gary Lineker’s Criticism

After Manchester United’s 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest, Lineker criticized Amad for playing out of position as a wing-back.

“And Amad was probably a really good example of that [the problems with the system],” Lineker said on The Rest Is Football podcast. “You could see the positives of his game, but also the fact that he’s not a defender and he’s been asked to play as a wing-back and he’s not a wing-back; he’s a winger or a forward.”

Rio Ferdinand’s Positive Perspective

Contrary to Lineker’s view, Ferdinand emphasized Amad’s contributions, especially going forward, during a discussion on the Rio Ferdinand Presents YouTube channel.

“I think we get too caught up in what players can’t do. He is giving us so much going forward. His partnership and his telepathy with [Bryan] Mbeumo.”
“For what he’s giving you going forward and what he’s giving the opposition winger, they are having to chase him half the time. That’s what you want, them on the back foot.”
“I just think he’s a wonderful footballer.”
“Would he be better as a right winger? I think he would be, but that’s not detracting away from what he’s doing. I think he’s just what this team need in this position right now.”

Summary

While Lineker sees Amad’s deployment as evidence that Manchester United’s current system is flawed, Ferdinand values Amad’s offensive impact and believes he’s crucial for the team’s immediate needs.

Author’s summary: Rio Ferdinand praises Amad’s offensive contributions at Manchester United, challenging Gary Lineker’s criticism of his role as a wing-back.

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