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Rio Reacts: How Bad Can It Get At Manchester United? ft Stephen Howson & Joel Beya

The band are back together!


Join them as they break down the key moments from the 3-0 defeat, including Bruno Fernandes' controversial red card. What went wrong for United? How long does ETH have left? Can they bounce back after this setback?

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  • Rio Reacts - Bruno Fernandes Red Again! Marcus Rashford off? Porto Tactical Breakdown.

    18:58|
    Welcome back to Rio Reacts! In today’s video, I’m diving into Manchester United’s rollercoaster match against Porto that had our WhatsApp groups buzzing! 🚀⚽In this episode, we’ll cover:Marcus Rashford’s early brilliance: Was he in his element during the first 20 minutes?Defensive woes: United’s poor defending allowed Porto back into the game. We’ll discuss the alarming trend of conceding quick goals in Europe and the crucial need for better game management.Centre-back performance: Did Martinez react quickly enough to Porto's goal? And what went wrong with De Ligt for the second? We analyze the positioning and communication lapses that continue to plague United.Harry Maguire’s header: A crucial goal for the team with just 10 men. Should he be starting ahead of De Ligt?Tactical analysis: Are Erik ten Hag’s tactics aligning with the personnel on the field? What’s the overall style and control of the team?Substitutions: Why was Rashford subbed off at half-time? And were the changes to the center-backs the right call?Bruno's creative impact: Just how valuable is his return for United? He consistently delivers those killer balls into the box!Weekend preview: How will United set up against a tough Villa side coming off a big win against Bayern? What strategies will ETH need to employ to lift his players?Join me as I break down the highs and lows of this match and what it means for United moving forward. Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon for more unfiltered reactions and analysis from yours truly! 🔔❤️#RioReacts #ManUtd #Porto #EPL #FootballAnalysis #Rashford #BrunoFernandes #HarryMaguire #ErikTenHag #WeekendPreviewSubscribe: http://bit.ly/15QO9WERio Ferdinand Presents: rioferdinandpresents.comRio Ferdinand Presents Instagram: https://instagram.com/rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents Twitter/X: https://x.com/FIVEUKRio Ferdinand Presents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialFIVEUKRio Ferdinand Presents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Instagram: https://instagram.com/rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Twitter/X: https://x.com/rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RioFerdinandOfficialRio Ferdinand TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rioferdy5
  • Rio: “I can’t see an Erik Ten Hag Plan”

    47:30|
    Rio and Joel are joined by England coach Joleon Lescott to discuss the lack of identity with Erik Ten Hag’s Manchester United squad. The trio explore the structural issues with the team, identify what needs to be improved and compare the manager’s reign to the early stages of Mikel Arteta’s Arsenal career.Joleon reveals the player he’s most excited to see perform on the senior international stage for England and discusses the under rated ability of Curtis Jones who played alongside Cole Palmer for the Under 21s. The Chelsea forward’s performance prompts a debate about who is the best English attacking talent where the merits of Bukayo Saka, Phil Foden and Palmer are compared and analysed.
  • Rio: “Arsenal’s Gabriel is reminding me of Vidic”

    48:15|
    Rio gets his old mate Mark Noble on the pod this week to discuss what it’s like playing against Manchester City at the Etihad with your backs against the wall, the way Erik Ten Hag is selecting his players after ‘rotating’ Marcus Rashford and the impact that Pep Guardiola is having on British football from lower league academies to the way clubs like West Ham are working with their young players. Noble challenges Rio to a game of padel tennis and also reveals why his confidence took a big hit when he started playing in a new position for manager Gianfranco Zola.
  • “Mikel Arteta is moving like Tony Pulis”

    50:14|
    Following the North London derby, Rio and Joel sit down with former Arsenal midfielder Jermaine Pennant to discuss how confidence affects players. From the Arsenal defensive pair to Marcus Rashford, Rio and Jermaine reveal how they dealt with periods of low confidence and also how self confidence affected their game at different stages of their careers.The trio also look at the impact of set-piece coach Nicolas Jover on Mikel Arteta and compare the Arsenal set-pieces to the tactics employed by Jermaine’s former manager Tony Pulis.Rio analyses the performances of Erling Haaland, Matthijs de Ligt and young winger Tyler Diblin after his impressive performance against Manchester United.
  • Cristiano Ronaldo Exclusive! "I Still Love Man United."

    36:09|
    Rio Ferdinand sits down with the biggest name in football for an EXCLUSIVE interview, his former Manchester United teammate Cristiano Ronaldo! As they dive in and discuss Manchester United currently and where they need to improve, how Ruud van Nistelrooy can be a big influence at the club, Ronaldo’s constant evolution as a player, joining Real Madrid, Bellingham and Mbappe at Real Madrid, want to reach 1,000 career goals, always being competitive and Cristiano Jr’s future in football, the tears at EURO 2024, what he’ll miss when he eventually retires & much more! Don’t forget to like, comment, subscribe and hit that notification bell so you never miss a minute of football coverage, exclusive interviews, and fiery debates this season!  0:00; - Intro1:06; - Rio arrives and meets Cristiano Ronaldo1:46; - Ronaldo‘s Man Utd return and how the club needs to improve4:38; - Is the future bright for Man Utd?5:35; - How can Ruud van Nistelrooy help Man Utd in a coaching role?7:13; - What changed in Ronaldo that made him the killer goalscorer we all know?15:23; - Ronaldo at Real Madrid & their current squad17:43; - The pressure of joining Real Madrid & Mbappe’s signing20:03; - Proving the doubters that Cristiano can still keep going22:35; - Wanting to reach 1,000 career goals23:43; - Always being competitive & Cristiano Jr’s future in football27:33; - Cristiano explains his tears and passion at EURO 202434:21; - What will Cristiano miss in football when he retires?36:35; - OutroSubscribe: http://bit.ly/15QO9WERio Ferdinand Presents: rioferdinandpresents.comRio Ferdinand Presents Instagram: https://instagram.com/rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents Twitter/X: https://x.com/FIVEUKRio Ferdinand Presents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialFIVEUKRio Ferdinand Presents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Instagram: https://instagram.com/rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Twitter/X: https://x.com/rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RioFerdinandOfficialRio Ferdinand TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rioferdy5Cristiano Ronaldo Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cristianoCristiano Ronaldo Twitter/X: https://x.com/cristianoCristiano Ronaldo Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CristianoUR Cristiano YouTube: https://youtube.com/@cristiano#rioferdinandpresents #rioferdinand #rioreacts #cristianoronaldo #cr7
  • “Lee Carsley Made Our Players Look Much Better”

    46:51|
    After Carsley’s first match in charge of the senior England team, Rio Ferdinand is joined by Joel Beya and Jody Morris to discuss what impressed them about his start along with the transition from Under 21’s football both as a player and a coach.You’ll hear Jody analyse Trent Alexander Arnold’s midfield play, Rio reveals the best tactical advice Sir Alex Ferguson gave him and the pair reminisce about their experiences with England Under 21s which usually ended up in a bar, in trouble or both.Following those stories, Jody and Rio look at comments from Unai Emery about the value of experiencing international football for his young midfielder Morgan Rogers before revealing some big news about an interview Rio is releasing this week with Cristiano Ronaldo.
  • Where Will United Finish This Season?

    28:02|
    Join Rio and Ste as we dive into the latest predictions and discussions around Manchester United's prospects this season! 🤔🏆 Rio Ferdinand has tipped Arsenal, Manchester City, Liverpool, and United to finish in the top 4 — but how confident are we in backing United for a top-four finish?We’ll break down where we rank United's squad compared to the rest of the Premier League — is it a top 4 squad? How do we compare to Chelsea's lineup? 🔍⚽Plus, we'll share our hopes for the team this season and discuss whether Erik ten Hag is the right man to lead United back to glory! 🔴🔥 Are you backing ETH?
  • "It's Too Easy To Say Casemiro's Finished."

    41:24|
    Owen Hargreaves makes his first appearance of the season to analyse the Manchester United midfield and where they’re going wrong.After that 3-0 defeat to Liverpool, they discuss what Casemiro requires in order to succeed at the club and identifies numerous problems with the team’s style of play.Rio and Owen tell us how Sir Alex Ferguson dealt with players in a poor run of form, the conversations those players had on the pitch and in training and then look at different ways teams can defend against Erling Harland.Plus Rio reveals more about the Cristiano Ronaldo interview which will drop later this week on Rio Ferdinand Presents.Subscribe: http://bit.ly/15QO9WERio Ferdinand Presents: rioferdinandpresents.comRio Ferdinand Presents Instagram: https://instagram.com/rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents Twitter/X: https://x.com/fiveukRio Ferdinand Presents Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/OfficialFIVEUKRio Ferdinand Presents TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Presents Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rioferdinandpresentsRio Ferdinand Instagram: https://instagram.com/rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Twitter/X: https://x.com/rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RioFerdinandOfficialRio Ferdinand TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@rioferdy5Rio Ferdinand Threads: https://www.threads.net/@rioferdy5