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Ryan Giggs: Manchester United need replacement for Zlatan Ibrahimovic
RYAN GIGGS has pinpointed where Manchester United need to improve to bridge the gap with Chelsea.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic trains for iconic return to football
Jose Mourinho’s men lacked a cutting edge in front of goal which saw them slip up in the race for the Champions League, finishing sixth.
But despite their domestic problems, Mourinho won the EFL Cup and Europa League in his first season in charge, to see them qualify for next season’s elite club competition.
Although without Ibrahimovic’s 28 goals, it could have been a different story.
And Red Devils legend Giggs is in no doubt as to where United need to improve.
Zlatan Ibrahimovic's goal helped Manchester United last term
They need to bring in a striker who can score goals or Marcus Rashford has to score a load
“United in my view had a fantastic season winning two trophies,” he told the Manchester Evening News.
“The Community Shield doesn't count, but they won the EFL and Europa League. However, they were 24 points behind Chelsea in the league.
“But I still think it was a good season. Jose's buys have been really good so far since he took over. If he has another summer bringing in good players I don't see why they don't have a chance of winning the league next year.
“It is a lot to bridge but Chelsea were even further away and Leicester came from nowhere. It is different times. It is difficult to predict.
Ryan Giggs thinks Manchester United need another striker
“The Community Shield doesn't count, but they won the EFL and Europa League. However, they were 24 points behind Chelsea in the league.
“But I still think it was a good season. Jose's buys have been really good so far since he took over. If he has another summer bringing in good players I don't see why they don't have a chance of winning the league next year.
“It is a lot to bridge but Chelsea were even further away and Leicester came from nowhere. It is different times. It is difficult to predict.
“They need to bring in a striker who can score goals or Marcus Rashford has to score a load. The midfielders and defenders have to pitch in.”
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