Manchester United boss Erik Ten Hag on transfers, Rasmus Hojlund fitness and challenge of Arsenal
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00:00 First of all, with Sunday's game, will Rasmus Huygen be available to make his debut?
00:04 Yes, so he had a good training week, so tomorrow we have a final training.
00:12 But he's doing well, he's responding well, so he will be available for Sunday's game.
00:18 We've seen Altaïr Biyundur arrive, will he be eligible to be involved on Sunday?
00:23 And will anyone else potentially arrive and be available?
00:26 He will be in the squad as well, yes. Altaïr, so happy.
00:32 Now we have the keeper group, again, it's fully there.
00:39 We covered every position, so I think we have a very good keeper group with the arrival of Altaïr.
00:45 Is there a chance of anyone else signing in time to play on Sunday?
00:49 What do you mean?
00:51 Obviously United are looking at some other options, is there a chance any of them will be signed in time?
00:57 To play on Sunday? Potentially yes, could be.
01:05 But then we have to request it by now.
01:09 Does that mean Régis Guillaume, is he here?
01:15 He is here, he trained.
01:18 So he will be available for Sunday as well?
01:21 Yes.
01:22 Right, OK. Just in terms of, we told about Amrabat and the midfield option, that's moving close.
01:32 Will that give you the squad that you want?
01:35 You know that?
01:37 Well, people in Florence seem to think that's true.
01:41 Oh yeah, there are so many rumours.
01:45 It is nice, yeah.
01:48 But if you got that position sorted, would that give you the squad that you want?
01:54 I think yes, we have done good business, we constructed a strong squad and we are ready to go into the fight.
02:03 And does that also mean, we've spoken a lot about Harry, Scott McTominay has been mentioned a lot,
02:11 does that mean they are here, they are part of the squad, they have an important role to play?
02:17 Yes, if you see the shadow, it's tough, it's really condensed.
02:24 When you see last season, the World Cup, the crazy season, the season takes longer, two weeks.
02:33 We played the FA Cup final one week longer, we had a short break, we were really condensed pre-season again.
02:39 So we need numbers, but not only numbers, the numbers have to be quality.
02:47 And I think with this squad we have the depth, we have quality players in,
02:52 we can be variable in variety, variety of systems, and we are happy with it.
03:00 And like I said, we are ready to go into the fight.
03:03 What do you like about Altavai Ende, he will be the first Turkish player to play for Manchester United,
03:10 so a big moment for Turkish football fans as well?
03:13 We followed him, scouted him very intense, and we think he has the skills that he fits in,
03:23 fit in Man United, fit in English football, that he has the skills.
03:28 So we are really glad that we signed him, and we are confident that he will make a lot of progress
03:39 in the coming period, the coming years, and he will be a huge contribution to our game.
03:46 You mentioned Sergio Reguilón has trained with the club, what qualities will he bring in that position?
03:52 Is he up to being thrown straight in and replacing at full-back immediately?
03:57 He is a very experienced player, a player for big clubs,
04:01 played already a lot of games in La Liga, in the Premier League,
04:05 so he has a very good background, we have seen he can play very intense football,
04:13 so we are happy.
04:15 We had a problem with Luuk Schoo, injured, last year injured for a long time out,
04:21 so I think we responded very well in that emergency situation.
04:25 I know you worked with FC Utrecht, is he a player who could make a difference this side?
04:33 I can't tell, because I don't know if we can sign him,
04:37 so if we have news we will report it immediately.
04:40 Andre Onana is quite cryptic on social media about whether he might be playing for Cameroon,
04:48 coming back to the side after withdrawing from international football,
04:52 do you know any more about that?
04:54 The Africa Cup of Nations is in Ivory Coast this year, in January,
04:57 there will be an impact if he does play.
04:59 I know everything about it, so of course we spoke about that situation before we signed him,
05:04 and we will be in good contact with Andre on how to deal with the situation.
05:10 So is he able to play for Cameroon?
05:12 Like I said, I am in good contact with Andre,
05:15 we are on the same page, we know what to do,
05:19 and we know how we constructed the squad, how we can deal with it,
05:25 but as I said, we have to speak about it and then we will make a decision.
05:32 Historically, games between Arsenal and Manchester United have been big games,
05:45 what are you expecting from Mikel Arteta's side,
05:49 and what have you made of what they have done to their squad this season?
05:52 It's one of the biggest games in the Premier League,
05:56 and we are really looking forward to that fight.
06:00 It's always interesting games, intense games,
06:05 two teams who really play offensive football,
06:11 the right intentions I would say, the audience is always the big winner of that game.
06:18 So I am really looking forward to have that game.
06:21 And just finally, the Champions League draw,
06:24 what have you made of your group, and if you do get the additions that are hopeful for today,
06:30 have you got the depth of squad to tackle four competitions?
06:34 I think, yes.
06:37 But therefore we need, as you say, we need the depth to go into the four competitions,
06:45 but also our players, most of them are international players for the nations,
06:51 so they will go all over the world, so we have to cover that.
06:55 We have to be prepared for that situation,
06:58 that we always can put a competitive team on the pitch.
07:02 There is a lot of expectation on Rasmus Hoyland,
07:13 do you expect him to make an immediate impact,
07:16 or do people, fans in particular, you and the coaching staff, have to be patient with him?
07:22 Because there is a big focus on him, isn't there?
07:24 I think for every player there is a big spotlight.
07:28 At United you have to perform,
07:31 so in every position and every player.
07:34 Is he fit enough to start this weekend, would you say?
07:37 Or is that too soon?
07:39 I think he is ready to start.