5 signings under José Mourinho at Manchester United that misfired

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Manchester United v Juventus - UEFA Champions League Group H

#3 Victor Lindelöf

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Victor Lindelöf was brought in from Benfica by Mourinho in search of a ball playing central defender. The ball-playing criterion is fulfilled but he was woeful when it came to defending. He has clearly struggled with the physicality in the Premier League. More so in the first season than in the second.

The second season has been a much better season for him personally. But still, in a team like Manchester United, Victor Lindelöf only seems worthy of a bench spot. Often bullied physically, the only great defending asset he presently possesses is his positioning. United have struggled with the defensive part of their game. Certainly, Victor Lindelöf has not been able to provide the solution so far. He is clearly not as good as Mourinho would have wanted him to be as the search continues for a new centre back.

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Edited by Sundaresh Kumar
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