Man Utd facing title drought similar to Liverpool - Rio Ferdinand
RIO FERDINAND believes Manchester United will face a title drought similar to rivals Liverpool if they do not get their next managerial appointment right.
Louis van Gaal could be replaced by his assistant Ryan Giggs if he leaves Man Utd
United last won the Premier League in Sir Alex Ferguson's final season in charge, but have struggled under his successors David Moyes and current boss Louis van Gaal.
With Van Gaal coming under increasing pressure this season, a number of candidates have reportedly been lined up to replace the Dutchman.
And Ferdinand believes the Red Devils will have to get their next appointment right, or they could face a title drought similar to Liverpool, who won the last of their 18 English title's in 1989/90.
"I think if they bring someone else in, it is a huge decision because if this doesn't go right, it could be a long cycle," Ferdinand told Network 1 Media.
"We don't want to be a repeat of what Liverpool have gone through. Manchester United don't want that long time in the wilderness of not really winning or being successful and not challenging for titles.
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"That can't afford to happen at Man United. The problem they've got now is who they choose.
"Are they going to go for someone who has had success, who knows how to manage teams like Jose Mourinho or will they go with someone who is already in the house like Ryan Giggs.
"That's the problem they have got and the questions that have to be asked. If I knew the answer to that question, I would be the CEO."