The Manchester United manager reiterated that the defender still has the ability to continue playing at the highest level and claimed that he was a source of inspiration to younger players at the helm.
For over a decade now, http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Rio-Ferdinand-c31173 has been a formidable weapon at the back. His composure coupled with his excellent reading of the game has enabled him to stop attacks at the forefront and made him an indispensible asset for
both club and country.
With Nemanja Vidic by his side, he has graced the Old Trafford pitch like none before and has become a hallmark of success for the Red Devils. Often the side’s skipper, the 33-year-old now has a vast amount of experience to his name but his age has triggered
other problems for him.
A back-problem in recent seasons has dimmed Ferdinand’s contributions but despite that he has gone onto make 29 appearances this term and has looked as sturdy as ever in the last few games.
According to the latest reports, United are preparing to offer him a new contract for at least another season and will be looking to utilize his skills until the likes of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Phil-Jones-c29903 have fully matured.
Manchester United boss Sir http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Alex-c4752 Ferguson has also piled praise on his faithful servant and revealed that he could continue playing for several more years despite his injury concerns.
“I think how long he can play is all down to how he feels physically himself, but what he is doing at the moment is good,” he said.
“His form has not surprised me in the sense that he’s still young for a centre-back. In normal terms you would expect a centre-back with his athleticism to play well into their thirties anyway.''
The veteran tactician also added that some of the younger stars at the club look up to the former Leeds United man for inspiration as well as a role model.
"The younger players can take an example off older players in terms of the example they set. He’s taken on that role of being the influential person in the dressing room. He’s great in the dressing room with the players – brilliant,” the Scot was quoted
as saying.
In the absence of http://www.senore.com/Football-soccer/Nemanja-Vidic-c27550, Ferdinand has been key for United and Fergie will be hoping that he ends the season on a high and commits to another deal as well.
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