TNT Sports' replacement for Rio Ferdinand for their coverage of the Community Shield is a Premier League star who is a free agent, it has been revealed.
Ferdinand had provided punditry for TNT Sports (previously known at BT Sport) for a decade but announced in May that he will be departing to focus on his business interests.
Premier League champions Liverpool take on FA Cup winners Crystal Palace at Wembley on Sunday, with the game being shown on TNT Sports as opposed to ITV.
TNT Sports have drafted in a replacement for Ferdinand for this game, with a former Palace player being selected.