Manchester United squandered a 1-0 lead against Tottenham, with Solanke scoring the equaliser in added time. Lisandro Martínez was marking Solanke at the time, but appeared more focused on blocking the opponent than competing for the ball, failing in both attempts.

Ferdinand criticised Lisandro Martínez's defensive choice on the programme: "He was wrestling with the player instead of competing for the ball, and he was already at a height disadvantage."

Although Ferdinand was dissatisfied with Lisandro Martínez's defensive performance, he believes Manchester United's defence needs a deeper cultural shift.

Lisandro Martínez's error was only part of the problem. Ferdinand believes his teammates should not have allowed the cross in the first place.

Reflecting on his playing career, Ferdinand stated that he used to shout at his full-backs if they failed to prevent the ball from being crossed into the box. He wants Manchester United players to make stopping crosses an obsession.

Ferdinand explained: "I don't see enough intensity in this team to stop crosses.

"When the opponent is about to cross the ball into the box, I don't see anyone questioning: 'Why did you let them cross the ball?'

"These standards must be set every single day, whether in training or in matches. It should become an almost paranoid characteristic, where you see the ball being crossed into the box as an affront."

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