Ferdinand and Scholes comment on Man Utd defense

Former

stars,

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Paul Scholes

and

Rio Ferdinand

believe that

the Red Devils

’ defense is preventing them from winning top competitions.

They say despite the good results Manchester had in

, they are not considered as a challenge.

“Is it good enough? I'd probably say no, if you're trying to win the top competitions,”

Ferdinand said.

“Yes, last season they had a good defensive record, but I just see moments in games where they get opened up, they get physically dominated at times, especially in terms of pace, especially if their protection isn't what you'd expect it to be if the game opens up a little bit.

“If the game opens up and they're on the halfway line and they're playing one versus one or two versus two, then I fear for my life in that situation. If the team shape is fine and it's all set up properly, then they look a decent pairing.”

Scholes

also believes that Manchester defenders are doing good, only because of the midfielders’ good performance:

“When they have the two in front of them, they look different,”

he said

“You're a defender for a reason, you're supposed to be OK one-on-one, and sometimes it can take away the attacking side of the team which it has done in the last couple of games, especially against Chelsea on Saturday.

and

have definitely made them look better players, and they'll prefer that.”