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Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand was questioned to choose whether Arsenal star Declan Rice or Chelsea man Moises Caicedo is the best midfielder in the Premier League. The former Manchester United player made his choice clear on Rice vs Caicedo debate by saying that they both have certain similarities, but also very unique attributes. Hence, Ferdinand is of the thinking that he would choose a player depending on what kind of role they are fulfilling for the team.
The former Manchester United defender said that Rice is better suited to play in more advanced role, whereas Caicedo's first instinct is to thwart the attacks from opponents.
Speaking on Rio Ferdinand presents' regarding both Rice and Caicedo, Ferdinand said that he wanted Manchester United to sign the two players available.
He stated:
“I think that they have a lot of similarities in their game. Declan, if you let him off the leash, he’ll give you more going forward. But Caicedo, defensively, he smells danger quicker and better, that’s more of his make up. I don’t think there’s much between them [at the moment], if I’m being honest. I’d be happy to have either one of them. Both of them, when they were on the market to be sold, I was screaming for Manchester United to buy them."
Ferdinand can't help but think what a big impact either Caicedo or Rice could have brought to Manchester United, if the Red Devils had signed him.
He added:
“I saw the value in Caicedo, I thought he would have been magnificent for Manchester United. Declan would have also been a ridiculous signing as well. It depends on what position you’re going to play them in. If you’re going to play a holding midfielder, I’d probably say Caicedo. But if you’re going to say as a no.8, I would say Declan. You let Declan go forward, he scores more goals than Caicedo all day long."
Both Rice and Caicedo scored in the Premier League last weekend as Arsenal defeated West Ham 2-0, while Chelsea defeated Liverpool 2-1.
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