Fred was a high-profile arrival at Old Trafford in the close season, but the Red Devils boss does not believe his side are any better than last season
Jose Mourinho does not believe Manchester United's three signings in the close season have improved their squad.
United, who finished second in the Premier League last term, brought in goalkeeper Lee Grant, defender Diogo Dalot and midfielder Fred, but Mourinho is thought to have wanted a new centre-back and has openly criticised the club's failure to back him.
Ahead of the Red Devils' league opener against Leicester City, Mourinho claimed he is working with essentially the same group as in 2017-18.