Rio Ferdinand includes 5 Man United players in combined XI with Liverpool, leaves Darwin out

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Rio Ferdinand includes 5 Man United players in combined XI with Liverpool, leaves Darwin out

Ahead of the clash between Liverpool and Man United, Rio Ferdinand named his combined XI — and it had five Man United representatives!

It's worth pointing out that he only picked the players fit for the game on Sunday, which is why the likes of Alisson and Trent Alexander-Arnold were not eligible. Still, some calls were questionable.

"I’m going Onana. Dalot has to play. [Conor Bradley] is doing well as well," the former Man United defender said on his FIVE YouTube channel.

"I said about Dalot before, I don’t know what he is, you know? I remember Cristiano said to me; 'This boy will be a good player, trust me. He works hard, has good attributes'... and he was right. He’s been really good.

"[Ibrahima] Konate and Virgil [van Dijk], straight in. Lindelof’s done alright [at left-back], but Andy Robertson goes in.

"(Wataru) Endo has been your guy. I think Endo, with the importance to the team, he just sits there and stops counterattacks. I’m going Kobbie Mainoo [as well].

"For a young kid to come in and have the impact he’s had so far, the calmness he plays with... He has to get a mention.

"I’ll give you (Salah). Garnacho has been brilliant, I love him. I’m going to put Garnacho on the left.

"Darwin has had a couple of good games! Before this month you wouldn’t be sitting there with your chest out saying Darwin.

"I can’t give you Darwin over Hojlund with as much conviction as you’re saying."

Here's what Rio's combined XI looks like in the end:

Which Liverpool players would you add to that team?

AuthorMichael EllisSourceFIVE @ YouTube
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