Ferdinand: You think Modric, Benzema and co. are old and they’re going to do this. He also praised Real’s transfers

Real Madrid once again proved why it is the king of Europe. Even though they were already 0:2 down at Anfield Road, they managed to turn the game around to 5:2. This exhibition, in a match that will go down in history, drew great acclaim in the football world.

Former Rio player Ferdinand was one of those who paid tribute to Ancelotti’s team. The Englishman says time is running out, but Madrid remains the same. The players don’t seem to be getting any older. “When you look at their team from previous seasons, you think they’re another year older, Benzema, Kroos, Modric, it’s going to be tough….. They lost Casemiro. And they’re going to do this,” the Daily Mail quoted him as saying.

benzema, 35, scored two goals and assisted one for Liverpool, while Modric, 37, notched one assist and started a fantastic run himself before the fifth goal. Both are aging like fine wine.

One of the keys to Real Madrid’s success, according to Ferdinand, has been the transfer policy of the last few seasons, acquiring young promising players and being patient with their development.

“The signings in the last two years have shifted a lot, from the Galacticos era to the inclusion of young players and their development, such as Vinicius, Rodrygo, Camavinga,” Ferdinand added. “These players now look like real Champions League players,” the Englishman commented.

“As time goes on, players develop. The patience that goes into a team that keeps winning… You have to appreciate the people who are in charge,” Ferdinand continued.

When it comes to Liverpool’s ratings, Ferdinand spared no criticism. In his opinion, the Reds are on the decline.

“Tonight showed a clear difference between Real Madrid and Liverpool. You have one team that seems to be on the decline compared to the other team that seems to be going up and improving,” the former Manchester United defender compared the two teams.

Source: Daily Mail