Rio Ferdinand praises Felipe Anderson display for West Ham United

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Felipe Anderson was in action for West Ham United against Manchester United in the Premier League this past weekend.

Rio Ferdinand praised Felipe Anderson for his performance for West Ham United against Manchester United on BT Sport 1 this past Saturday afternoon (2:37pm, September 29, 2018).

Anderson featured for West Ham in their Premier League match against United at the London Stadium this past Saturday afternoon.

The 25-year-old attacking midfielder scored for the Hammers in the fifth minute and was a real menace for the United defenders in the home team’s 3-1 win.

Former West Ham and United defender Ferdinand was following the match for BT Sport, and he was impressed with the display produced by the Brazil international.

Ferdinand said on BT Sport 1 this past Saturday afternoon (2:37pm, September 29, 2018): “I thought today Anderson justified, that’s why they spent the money on him which they did.

“His movement, his ball retention was fantastic, creating chances for others. He was a real thorn in this Manchester United side.”

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Anderson joined West Ham from Lazio in the summer transfer window for a fee reported by BBC Sport to be worth £36 million.

The 25-year-old has stepped up for the Hammers in recent weeks and is playing well for Manuel Pellegrini’s side.

The attacking midfielder has scored one goal and provided one assist in seven Premier League appearances for the Hammers so far this season, according to WhoScored.