Rio Ferdinand has urged Manchester United goalkeeper Altay Bayindir to raise his standards if he is to establish himself at Old Trafford.
Speaking after United’s 1-1 draw with Fulham, the former defender admitted the Turkish international has shown glimpses of quality but still looks uncertain in key moments.
“We look shaky. The goalkeeper doesn’t fill me with massive confidence. I’ve got to be honest with you, he made a great save in the game from Joshua King, when he came out with his feet, he did really well there.
“But from set pieces, even outside of the goal, he’s coming for things that are 50-50 and he’s not sure. The whole backline doesn’t look good in that area, not just the goalkeeper to be honest with you.”
Bayindir shaky displays have already drawn criticism, with his misjudged intervention leading to Riccardo Calafiori’s winner for Arsenal in last week’s 1-0 defeat at Old Trafford.
United, currently 16th in the Premier League with one point from three matches, face growing scrutiny over their defensive frailties.
