With Manchester United struggling in pre-season, coach Jose Mourinho has highlighted their lack of signings as being a reason for the team's struggles.
The Red Devils have yet to win in the International Champions Cup, losing one and drawing another of their two games.
Their most recent was a 4-1 loss against Liverpool and after that game, the coach wanted to point out their frustrating transfer activity.
As is customary in the Portuguese's media appearances, he highlighted the players as being the issue as he is operating with just 20 percent of his starting line-up.
Two of names he singled out when criticising the side were Anthony Martial, who left the camp for the birth of his baby, and Antonio Valencia, who picked up an injury just a few days into pre-season, much to his coach's chagrin.
"I only hope that the guys who go on holiday take care of themselves and do what they have to do," he said.
"To be like [Marcus] Rashford and [Phil] Jones who came back earlier to help the team because if not, we'll start the season with problems."
The majority of players are still on holiday after the World Cup and it is a situation which is frustrating the man in charge.
In addition, the signings aspect also has him concerned and he is using each press conference to send messages to Ed Woodward.
He has assured fans that for months he presented a list of five names who he wanted to have in plenty of time before the transfer market closes on August 9.
"I'd like to have two more players, although I don't think I'm going to have two more," he said.
"Maybe I'll get one more if that's possible. I gave a list of five players who interest me to the club and I hope we'll get at least one.
"But if it is not possible, then we'll continue fighting, working and believing in those we have."
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