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Rio Ferdinand slams ONE Tottenham star during epic Man City clash
RIO FERDINAND singled out one Tottenham star for criticism during Wednesday’s epic Champions League quarter-final second leg against Manchester City.
Tottenham: Ferdinand discusses their defence against Man City
Five goals in an astonishing first 21 minutes at the Etihad saw the aggregate score level at 3-3, with Tottenham ahead on away goals.
Raheem Sterling scored the opener for Manchester City, curling a sublime effort past Tottenham goalkeeper Hugo Lloris.
But Ferdinand was not impressed with the way Spurs attempted to defend the fourth minute goal.
Right-back Kieran Trippier allowed Sterling to cut in onto his favoured right foot.
Once he gets there Trippier, he does nothing to stop Sterling coming onto his favoured right foot
And Ferdinand believed Trippier should have done more to thwart the Manchester City forward.
“I need a breather, I had a sweat on and everything, it was unbelievable,” Ferdinand said at half time on BT Sport.
“The first 10 minutes, I’ve never been involved in anything like it watching a game.
“The two wide players have been majestic.
“Stayed wide, spread this back four out completely.
“Watch [David] Silva here bringing Trippier in, which makes space for Sterling.
“Once he gets there Trippier, he does nothing to stop Sterling coming onto his favoured right foot.
“You watch him here, it’s too easy.
“As a full-back you know your players, you don’t show him inside there.
“You can’t, you’ve got to show him to the line and make him cross it with his weaker foot.
“He doesn’t do either, that allows him to come inside and what a finish from Sterling.”