Erik ten Hag spoke to the press ahead of Manchester United's trip to the King Power Stadium to face Leicester City.
The manager will be hoping to continue the solid form which saw the Reds win against Liverpool and Southampton in what was United's first back-to-back victories since February.
There are many interesting topics which were discussed, including the incoming addition of Antony to the squad.
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Every word from the United manager in his pre-match press conference can be viewed below.
Every word from Erik ten Hag:
What is the situation with Antony and how will he succeed at Manchester United?
“First we have to sign him. So there’s agreement between the clubs but the paperwork is not done, so I cannot go too deep in that fact.”
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Does he fill an important position?
“Offence and offensive departments still we need to strengthen that squad, our squad because we have many games to cover. From now on we go in three games a week, every third or fourth day. As you know especially from offensive players they are quicker [to] fatigue because they have to run more, they have high intensity. We expect that from them in our way of play. So we need numbers there but not only numbers. We don’t need only quantity, we need quality.”
Will Martin Dubravka be the last signing of the transfer window for United?
“I think so. For this window it will be the end. But when there is great opportunity you have to always be alert as a top club.”
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With Antony coming in, does that restrict Cristiano Ronaldo's game-time? Is he still apart of the plans?
“Clear. Of course. What I just said, we need quality players and you need more to cover all the games to keep also the consistency going. That is what we strive for."
Is Aaron Wan-Bissaka still in his plans?
“Of course, Aaron is still [in my plans]. He will keep and he will stay in so this squad we will go from September to minimum January but we will play with this squad this season.”
Is the recent form against Liverpool and Southampton purely due to a change in attitude and commitment and drive that he's instilled in the squad?
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“I see it as a start. I think now we have a good base, but this is the minimum what we have to bring. I was happy to see that turn and we have to keep this spirit and to keep this winning mentality because you need it if you want to get a successful season. You need it in the squad.”
What is the latest on Victor Lindelöf and Anthony Martial, are either of them available for this game?
“Victor Lindelof is training with the team, we will see today how far he is but just one session he was in. He was two, three weeks out. Martial is not available.
Do you know how long it’s going to take for Antony's transfer to be completed and all the paperwork done?
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“No. I don’t know.”
Would you hope to have him available for the weekend?
“I hope, but as I say… it has to be done because then the window is closed.”
Wary about Leicester reacting to their poor form?
“I’ve seen a couple of games and also we knew from the last seasons how good they are. I think you can also see that in the games they’ve played until now. The identity is really good to see. They play really good football, so we have to be really good to get a result there.”
Topics: Manchester United, Erik Ten Hag, Antony, Premier League, Leicester City, Anthony Martial