Rio Ferdinand has recalled Wayne Rooney's surprise upon noticing he was "stinking of alcohol" during a match after Manchester United won the title.
Ferdinand made the admission while trying to explain why Liverpool's form has dipped, after the Reds drew 1-1 with Burnley on Saturday.
The former Manchester United star explained on Sky Sports that a "fall-off" is to be expected after a team wins the league, as players' minds are elswhere.
He revealed that he himself mentally switched off after winning the title with United, adding that he even represented the club while smelling of booze because he'd been partying that week.
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