Rio Ferdinand says Manchester United looked like a team of competition winners during their shocking Champions League defeat to Como.

‘Cesc Fabregas’ Como have made us look like a team who had won a raffle to be in the Champions League,’ Ferdinand posted on X.

‘At times it looked as though Como had 12 players on the pitch. We were toothless in attack, no running power in the team, no patterns of play and an inability to press Como.

‘A lot of credit has to go to Cesc and the way he has built this team and then you see the way he has got his ideas into this team.

‘Everyone knows their jobs and are dialled in in and out of possession. They play to teammates under pressure – a great example of trust in one another.

‘But that is no excuse for us, we were poor on the night and look a team on zero confidence right now – so much to do to turn this around. And I haven’t even got onto the injuries!

‘The difference in budgets certainly wasn’t reflected in the difference between the two teams on the pitch! Nico Paz – lovely footballer by the way.’