“HE’S A TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY!” – Rio Ferdinand Tears Into Manchester United’s Big-Name Flop After Brentford Collapse
Manchester United’s humiliating 3-1 defeat to Brentford has not only deepened the crisis for manager Ruben Amorim but has also triggered a furious outburst from club legend Rio Ferdinand. Known for speaking his mind, Ferdinand didn’t hold back, ripping into one of United’s priciest summer signings and questioning why the club ever sanctioned such a deal.
In a fiery post-match rant, Ferdinand slammed the striker’s lack of impact:
“I honestly don’t understand what they saw in him to justify that price tag. He’s played plenty of games now and hasn’t given us a single goal. Even his work rate is nowhere near good enough for Manchester United.”
The Target Revealed
Though Ferdinand avoided naming him, fans instantly knew his criticism was aimed at Benjamin Šeško. The £60 million forward, signed to fix United’s long-running scoring woes, has been anything but clinical. Against Brentford, Šeško created just one half-chance, cut a frustrated figure, and once again ended the match without a goal.
Billed as the “next Erling Haaland” when he arrived, the Slovenian has quickly become the subject of intense scrutiny, failing to live up to the hype that surrounded his move to Old Trafford.
A Harsh Reality for Amorim’s United
United’s issues extend far beyond Šeško, with Amorim’s system looking fractured and senior stars underperforming. But for many, the club’s record signing has become the symbol of another disastrous recruitment strategy.
Instead of leading the line with authority, Šeško has looked lost—misfiring alongside Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford, failing to press with intensity, and struggling to link play effectively.
Fans in Uproar
Supporters quickly piled onto social media following Ferdinand’s tirade. Many echoed his view, branding Šeško “not United level” and “another overpriced flop.” Others, however, argued the striker has been starved of service and needs time to adapt before being written off.
Still, the dominant mood is one of anger and disappointment, with frustration over both the player and the club’s wider failings.
Ferdinand’s Warning Shot
For Ferdinand, the time for excuses is over. His message to the striker and the club’s leadership was blunt: deliver now, or the £60m gamble will go down as yet another expensive blunder.
The Bigger Debate
Is Šeško truly a flop, or has he simply been let down by Amorim’s chaotic system? Whatever the truth, Ferdinand’s comments have intensified the scrutiny, ensuring the young striker will be under even more pressure in the coming weeks.
Old Trafford is on edge, fans are furious, and one of the club’s greatest voices has already lost patience. For Benjamin Šeško, it’s make-or-break time.
