Rio Ferdinand Presents Rio’s Rating? 6.5/10 | Comparing Kobbie Mainoo to Gerard Pique + is De Ligt most underrated?
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Dec 29, 2025 Rio and his co-hosts dive into Manchester United's mid-season performance, debating their rating and analyzing Ruben Amorim's coaching impact. They discuss Kobbie Mainoo's quest for game time, comparing him to Gerard Pique, while highlighting the underrated roles of Matthijs De Ligt and Senne Lammens in defense. The conversation covers predicted transfer needs for January and how Casemiro's return has bolstered the midfield. Expect engaging insights on player dynamics and key performance issues that could shape the remainder of the season.
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Measured Progress Despite Flaws
- Manchester United's season is a clear improvement from 15th to challenging for top-six places.
- Rio rates the season 6.5/10 acknowledging progress while noting defensive problems remain.
Signings And Context Explain Inconsistency
- Rio argues context matters and integrating new signings explains early inconsistencies.
- He credits the manager for improving creative output, especially Bruno's numbers in a deeper role.
Prioritise Clean Sheets And Wing-Back Roles
- Stop conceding so many goals by prioritizing clean sheets to convert chances into consistent wins.
- Improve wing-back roles and defensive lessons to stabilise results and confidence.