Rio Ferdinand Names Premier League Team of the Season

Rio Ferdinand has named Enzo Maresca as his manager of the season, praising Chelsea's turnaround under his leadership despite Arne Slot's Liverpool sitting at the top of the Premier League. Ferdinand argues that Maresca's success in stabilizing a fragmented Chelsea squad makes his achievement more impressive than Slot's, despite Liverpool's current standings. Additionally, Ferdinand and his panel selected their Premier League team of the season, highlighting standout Liverpool players, including Mohamed Salah, who Ferdinand also named as the player of the season thus far. Salah's remarkable performance with 16 goals and 11 assists has been pivotal for Liverpool, who lead the league by six points. The discussion also included notable mentions for players like Cole Palmer and Bukayo Saka. Overall, Ferdinand’s insights reflect a deep appreciation for both managerial and player performances in an evolving Premier League landscape.