Rio Ferdinand says Man Utd star can become 'unplayable' after Liverpool win

Rio Ferdinand reacting to Man Utd’s win over Liverpool (Picture: YouTube)

Rio Ferdinand has backed summer signing Matheus Cunha to become ‘unplayable’ after he helped Manchester United beat Liverpool at Anfield.

Goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire led United to their first win at Anfield since 2016 and inflicted a fourth straight defeat on reigning champions Liverpool.

Mbeumo put Manchester United ahead inside two minutes but a Liverpool comeback win appeared to be on the cards when Cody Gakpo equalised on 78 minutes.

Anfield roared Liverpool on but United rallied and secured the three points themselves thanks to Maguire’s 84th-minute header.

Arguably Manchester United’s most important win under Amorim leaves the Red Devils ninth in the Premier League , two points behind fourth-placed Liverpool.

Ferdinand was ecstatic after his former club won at Anfield and was particularly complimentary of £62.5m summer signing Cunha.

‘I thought Matheus Cunha was magnificent especially in the second half when we needed someone to give us some time and relief,’ Ferdinand said on his YouTube channel .

Matheus Cunha during Man Utd’s win at Anfield (Picture: Getty)

‘I just think he’s a wonderful footballer and once he gets into full flow he’s going to be almost unplayable at times. He’s got that swagger about him, I love Cunha.’

Ferdinand also praised fellow Manchester United forward Mbeumo and goalkeeper Senne Lammens, who appears to have established himself as Amorim’s No. 1 following his summer move from Royal Antwerp.

‘I’ve got to talk about Mbeumo’s performance… he’s been getting chances but hasn’t been that clinical,’ Ferdinand added.

‘This guy keeps getting into good positions. You’re going to get some luck eventually and he got that today.

New Manchester United goalkeeper Senne Lammens (Picture: Getty)

‘He just causes problems and unnerves defenders. Defenders never look comfortable against him.’

On Lammens, who threatened to keep his second clean sheet in a row, Ferdinand said: ‘He pulled us out with one big save with his feet.

‘He was dependable. His hands were really safe. He’s only played two games so I don’t want to get carried away but he was dependable, sure and assertive.

‘Long may that continue because that instils confidence into the back-line.’

Following a famous win at Anfield, Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes said: ‘We know what this kind of games means for our club and fans and also for ourselves in the moment we are right now.

‘It’s really important because we needed three points. We know what it means for the fans and for the club to play this kind of rivalry. It’s been a long time since the club won at Anfield. It’s very important and happy to do it today.

‘Our shape always gives issues to teams. It’s ungrateful to talk about the shape when we lose the games, it’s ungrateful to talk about the shape when we win the games.

‘We always believe in the system, either when we win or lose the game. It’s about doing the right things in the right moments.

‘It’s not going to mean anything if we don’t win the game. We need to do it every week. We know the demand of this club is very high.