“Simeone is a lunatic”

Rio Ferdinand (41 years) He was a reputed center-back who built a great career in English football, especially at Manchester United. In 2015 he hung up his boots at Queens Park Rangers and decided to become commentator for your country's television. It is common for him to comment on the current affairs of the world of football and, on this occasion, has had a few words in 'BT Sport'for the Atlético de Madrid coach following the Champions League quarter-final tie against German Leipzig.

The former English international assured on the British network that Simeone “He's a lunatic. You can focus only on him because he is a soap opera on its own. You can stand there watching him and he will talk to you about the emotions of the game just by looking at him “. Although it may seem that they are derogatory words towards the Atlético coach, the reality is that Ferdinand he admires Cholo a lot. Proof of this is that considers him “a great competitor, a bit like when he played, but his team reflects his personality and that is a sign that he is a fantastic coach”.

It is not the first time that Ferdinand has spoken about a member of the rojiblanco team in recent months. In April of this year highlighted the qualities of Saul and even, recommended to his ex-team (United) to sign him. The same happened with the mattress goal, Jan Oblak, which a few weeks ago he said was the only world-class candidate fit to replace De Gea in goal 'red devil'.