Rio Ferdinand has urged the Manchester United players to “seize the opportunity” when they take on Liverpool on Sunday, insisting that "losing isn't an option".
The Red Devils sit 14th in the Premier League table after just two wins from their eight games, with Liverpool yet to drop points in the competition this season.
And in a passionate statement on his personal Facebook page, Ferdinand has urged his former club to give everything they have when they host the leaders at Old Trafford.
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“As a player who comes into the club and who isn’t local you are quickly made aware what this game means to you once you have signed - everything,” Ferdinand wrote.