

I want someone on him who can just buzz around him but when we get the ball run off him. "Everything great about this City team, a lot of it comes through him. "I think I would play Bruno on Rodri," he said, speaking on his Five podcast. Plenty feel Ten Hag will start Fernandes wide, to accommodate Fred and a more steely midfield structure but Ferdinand wants the Portugal international in the middle of the park to cut off the City supply line. The Reds would love to add the FA Cup to the trophy cabinet and former Old Trafford star Ferdinand feels the key lies within Ten Hag's team selection.Īlso read: 'So many skills' - the Manchester United player who holds the key to FA Cup success vs Man City

United lifted the Carabao Cup earlier this season and have secured a top-four finish in Ten Hag's first campaign at the helm. Pep Guardiola's side have already claimed the Premier League title and have a Champions League final with Inter Milan to come. Manchester United need Bruno Fernandes to nullify Rodri if they're to stand any chance of beating Manchester City in the FA Cup final on Saturday, according to Rio Ferdinand.Įrik ten Hag's side are underdogs for the Wembley showpiece as they seek to prevent City from securing the second part of their Treble.
