Manchester United manager Erik ten Hag says a lot of the club's signings over the years have been "average".
The Dutch tactician took over a United side that achieved their lowest points tally in a Premier League (58) campaign.
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The Red Devils have spent quite a bit of money on transfers since Sir Alex Ferguson's departure in 2012, but a lot of them have not worked out for the club.
The former Ajax coach claims the United shirt weighs heavy on a lot of people.
"Manchester United didn't exactly have the fear factor last season," Ten Hag told reporters, as per Goal.
"There was no spirit. I saw no team dynamic in the squad. The mental resilience was very low.
"I saw that as an outsider - and also noticed it in my first weeks at the club. I looked at the culture of the club. I asked 'how did Manchester United become great?' And for me, it was about Sir Alex Ferguson.
"His teams excelled in togetherness, collectivity, spirit. You just couldn't beat them. When we get players, you look at their quality and technical skills.
"But you also look at their mental quality, that mental resilience - and we had to bring that back. Most purchases have been average - and at United average is not good enough. United's shirt weighs heavily. Only real personalities, who can perform under great pressure, can play here."
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