The surprising admission on Rio Ferdinand's podcast
Rio Ferdinand was left stunned during a recent episode of his podcast, Vibe with Five, when guest Oleksandr Zinchenko revealed the best midfielder he has ever played with. The Arsenal defender named Thomas Partey as his top pick, causing Ferdinand to leave the room in disbelief.
Partey takes the crown
The topic of holding midfielders came up during the podcast, with Ferdinand's co-host, Joel Beya, asking Zinchenko if Partey was better than Manchester United's Casemiro. Zinchenko admitted that while Casemiro is a world-class player with five Champions League titles, he would choose Partey as the best midfielder he has played with.
Ferdinand's shock and disbelief
Ferdinand, visibly stunned by the revelation, then asked Zinchenko if he believed Partey was better than his former Manchester City teammate, Rodri. Zinchenko's response prompted Ferdinand to leave the room in shock, while Zinchenko defended his choice by inviting Ferdinand to witness Partey's skills in training.
The importance of Rodri
Despite Zinchenko's preference for Partey, he acknowledged the impact and importance of Rodri in Manchester City's system. Zinchenko highlighted how Rodri's presence significantly affects the team's performance, stating that without him, City would be a very different side.
Upcoming clash with Manchester United
Zinchenko and his Arsenal teammates are set to face Manchester United at the Emirates on Sunday afternoon, adding an extra layer of intrigue to Zinchenko's controversial remarks.
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