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Rio Ferdinand: These two defenders are like me and Nemanja Vidic at Manchester United
MANCHESTER UNITED legend Rio Ferdinand has heaped praise on Juventus defenders Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini.
Ferdinand: Myself and Vidic were like Bonucci and Chiellini
Bonucci and Chiellini have once again starred at the back for Juventus this season as the Old Lady hunt down an historic treble.
Andrea Barzagli plays alongside them in a back three but it was the star duo which Ferdinand has been impressed with the most.
He has likened their partnership to his and Nemanja Vidic’s, which was so successful in their time at Manchester United.
Rio Ferdinand says Leonardo Bonucci and Giorgio Chiellini are like him and Nemanja Vidic
It reminds me of myself and Nemanja Vidic when we were at Man United
“This back three travelled to Monaco and kept a clean sheet against a side who had scored 149 goals this season,” Ferdinand said on BT Sport.
“That shows you how good they are. The relationship between Bonucci and Chiellini is one I want to focus on.
“It reminds me of myself and Nemanja Vidic when we were at Man United.
Rio Ferdinand was full of praise for the two Juventus defenders
“One of them being the aggressor and one being the person who sweeps up.
“They complement each other so well. They’re always looking around them to assess danger, no gaps and defending the danger area.
“Chiellini is always the aggressor, always on the front foot, sensing danger with Bonucci sweeping up behind. It works so well.”
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