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Mourinho explains why £52m man Fred can't get into the Man Utd team

The Red Devils invested heavily in the Brazil international over the summer, but have seen him struggle to get to grips with English football

Jose Mourinho admits Manchester United need to be “stronger defensively” before £52 million ($66m) man Fred can show his true colours.

The Red Devils invested heavily in the Brazil international over the summer, with the club having moved early in an effort to fend off rival interest from Manchester City.

It was hoped that the 25-year-old could slot seamlessly into the fold, with United looking for somebody to fill a midfield void created by Michael Carrick’s retirement.