Ferdinand accuses United players of 'lacking professionalism' after Basel loss

Rio Ferdinand accused Manchester United of "lacking professionalism" as they slumped to a 1-0 loss at Basel in the Champions League. The defeat in Switzerland is unlikely to prevent Jose Mourinho's side reaching the last-16 stage. But it was still a setback to the Red Devils and their Portuguese boss. And former United captain Ferdinand criticised the display, particularly the second-half showing which followed a promising start from the visitors. Ferdinand said on BT Sport: "I t's what you wouldn't really associate with a Jose Mourinho team - and that's lacking professionalism. "I think second half they lacked that discipline."How many times, wave after wave of attack getting beyond the Manchester United midfield - it just wasn't good enough second half."

Source: PA