Usain Bolt urged Rio Ferdinand to “go to the team and say something” following Saturday’s draw between Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
Despite dominating until the 84th minute, Ruben Amorim’s team managed to salvage a point against Spurs, as the eight-time Olympic champion watched on.
After Bryan Mbeumo’s header in the first half gave the Red Devils the lead, Thomas Frank’s side scored two goals in a five-minute burst at the end to put the visitors in danger of losing. Nevertheless, Matthijs de Ligt made it 2-2 with a last-minute header to spare his manager’s concerns.
According to the Daily Mail, Bolt, an ardent United supporter, found it difficult to conceal his emotions in a voice message that was heard out on the most recent episode of Rio Ferdinand’s podcast.
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What Did Bolt Say About Man United?
The Jamaican icon complained: ‘I just watched the United game, one of our biggest problems is when we invite pressure onto ourselves. They’re always running back, all we do is invite pressure.
‘Please (Rio), I’m begging you man. Get to the team and say something. You are one of the greatest defenders Man United ever had, please bro, it’s stressing me out.
“I know you have nothing to do with this but tell the guys to pass the ball quicker. Oh my god bro. They don’t know how to defend one-on-one.
“Shaw is the only one that seems like he understands. All they know is system, lineup and play well.
“They don’t know how to step up, push the defender and then go back into your line. I push up (as a defender) and the midfield slots in. Please Rio, get to somebody.”
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