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Paul Scholes makes bold claim about Zlatan Ibrahimovic and Louis van Gaal
PAUL SCHOLES reckons Zlatan Ibrahimovic would have "struggled" under Louis van Gaal last season.
Paul Scholes say Zlatan Ibrahimovic would have struggled under Louis van Gaal
Ibrahimovic arrived at Manchester United in the summer and has already returned 20 goals - the first player to do so since Sir Alex Ferguson retired in 2013.
Paul Pogba and Henrikh Mkhitaryan followed the Swede as Jose Mourinho's big-name signings - and Scholes believes the trio have brought quality back to Old Trafford.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic has 20 goals for Manchester United this season
But the former Red Devils midfielder, who was critical of Van Gaal's negative football during his two seasons in charge, reckons even Ibrahimovic would have struggled under the Dutchman.
Scholes told the Daily Mail: "The signings in previous years weren't good enough.
"Van Gaal signed players who didn't have enough character or presence to play at this club.
Paul Scholes criticises Louis van Gaal's signings at Manchester United
"We knew what stars Pogba, Ibrahimovic and Mkhitaryan were.
"They've all played at massive clubs and were ready-made special players. It was what was needed.
"It's no surprise how well Zlatan has done, although he would have struggled in a Van Gaal team."