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Former Man United star Rio Ferdinand has claimed the current side need leaders amid their current struggles, insisting Erik ten Hag's side are too emotional.
The Red Devils face Chelsea on Thursday evening before a crunch clash with rivals Liverpool on Sunday as they bid to close the gap to the Champions League places.
Ten Hag's side head into the match following a dismal performance in a 1-1 draw with Brentford, which saw the Bees rack up 31 shots.
In total, Man United have faced 100 shots on their goal across their last four matches,
Ferdinand, speaking on the "Stick to Football podcast, brought to you by Sky Bet, said he would be calling for increased protection had he been playing as a central defender in the current Man United team.
Man United drew 1-1 with Brentford last weekend with the Bees racking up 31 shots on goal
Rio Ferdinand believes Erik ten Hag's Man United side are 'emotional' and lack 'rigidness'
Ferdinand believes Man United need leaders to tighten the team up when they face Liverpool
The former Man United star insisted the team need leaders to keep players in position, suggesting Ten Hag's side are too emotional.
'You need leaders to be talking and pulling people about in games,' Ferdinand said. 'How many times would you [Gary Neville] say to someone 'For the next few minutes, just sit and stay tight, be
