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Man Utd boss Van Gaal admits he must buy

Manchester United boss Louis van Gaal admits defeat to Swansea City does prove his current squad isn't good enough.

After the shock 2-1 reverse, the Dutchman was pressed about his transfer plans.

"[Responding to signing players] ...Yes, but that is not the question because I know that before this game. Also, with other players it is always a question of if we can play like a team and if we can reach the level [I demand]. Today, we didn't reach that level.

"Then you cannot play as a team as easily. We saw that today. In spite of that, we could have won. But when you don't play like a team, when you miss chances, then it is very difficult because every team shall create possibilities or chances against you.

"I know in what positions we need better players. But you have to buy only when the player can fulfil the way of playing that I ask. We have to wait and see. But we could have won today."

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