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Rio Ferdinand weighs in on Roy Keane's fierce criticism of Man United captain Bruno Fernandes with 'poisonous tongue' comment

Rio Ferdinand has weighed in on Roy Keane's ferocious criticism of Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes.

Keane delivered an explosive tirade on Fernandes ahead of the Red Devils' 3-0 win over Leicester on Sunday, claiming the midfielder lacked leadership skills despite persistently impressing with goals and assists at Old Trafford.

During his astonishing rant, which was fiercely argued against by former Arsenal star Ian Wright on the Stick to Football Podcast, brought to you by Sky Bet, Keane claimed 'talent is not enough' in reference to Fernandes.

'People pretend to be closing people down.