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Rio Ferdinand: Eze “Sacrificing” Individual Flair for Arteta’s System

Manchester United legend Rio Ferdinand believes Arsenal’s Eberechi Eze has traded his trademark Palace flair for tactical discipline.

Despite a standout brace in the 4-1 North London Derby win over Spurs, Ferdinand argues we haven’t seen the “best version” of the playmaker yet.

Speaking on Rio Ferdinand Presents, he noted:”He is playing more for the team than for himself.

To win championships, sometimes you have to sacrifice parts of your game. We’ve yet to see the ‘Crystal Palace Eze’ in an Arsenal shirt.”