Rio Ferdinand has revealed all that he has been told regarding Manchester United’s Benjamin Šeško in training, claiming that the striker has a ‘first class’ attitude.
Manchester United looked to address their goal-scoring woes during the summer transfer window through the acquisition of three big-money signings.
The Reds brought in Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha to occupy their wings, whilst Benjamin Šeško was signed to spearhead the side.
United weighed up many options for their striker position, but ultimately settled on the signing of Šeško due to his unique, raw ability.
The Slovenian has started 11 of his side’s Premier League games since his arrival, and managed to take his goal tally up to five at the weekend, with an excellent last-minute winner against Fulham.
Ferdinand praises ‘first class’ Šeško
Speaking on his YouTube channel, former United centre-back Rio Ferdinand spoke highly on Šeško, and revealed al the positive reports he had heard regarding the striker’s training habits.
Ferdinand said, via United in Focus, “What I would say about him from people on the training ground is his attitude is first class.
“He’s in every day, early, ready to prepare for training, ready to do the extras before training, getting his body right, to make sure that he’s ready to go out there and give his best every day in training, no stone is left unturned.
“And they say, especially for a young kid, his mindset and his attitude has been first class.”
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Against Fulham at the weekend, Šeško reaped the rewards for his hard work, as he managed to finish off an impressive cameo with a 94th minute winner.
Speaking on the Slovenian’s stoppage time goal, Ferdinand stated, “That’s why you see the guys in the changing room raring about on the pitch reacting to his goal in the way that they was all so happy for him.
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“You only get that type of reaction when they go, ‘you know what? He’s likable, and you must be a good kid, and you must show traits of someone who works really hard’.
“So good luck to him man. I want him to do well.”
Like many United fans, Ferdinand is desperate to see the 22-year-old succeed at Old Trafford, with his incredible talent clear for all to see.
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