Erik ten Hag speaks to the media ahead of their preseason friendly against Arsenal.
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00:00 - Intro.
00:13 - How confident of getting a striker in?: We do everything that's in our power.
00:26 - In your power to get the right player in?: Every effort we put in to get this done, we need improvement in that area.
00:50 - When did you make Bruno captain?: Over the summer.
01:05 - Aware of Maguire's social media post: Everyone can understand that, but it could work out for everyone. He's an important player.
01:53 - Difficult to have funds for striker if you don't sell: We'll doing everything to get the target.
02:45 - Logical in Bruno as captain: We have more leaders in our squad, you need leaders and individualists.
03:40 - Top four still a target?: We have to raise the bar, but we showed last year we can beat all the teams in the world. We need to be more consistent.
04:30 - Title challenge?: We want to raise the bar and lift the demands, then we will see.
05:08 - Onana and De Gea: David had a huge impact and all the clean sheets. It was obviously that David had played a huge role.
06:00 - Quiet exit for De Gea?: After all his contribution, it was massive, he is a Man United legend.
06:48 - How do Mount and Onana help you: They are great footballers and great personalities.
07:45 - Vice captain to Bruno?: We will see.
08:38 - Do you still stand by your “era's coming to an end” statement: I didn't say that specifically.
09:12 - What will Onana bring: He's a good goalkeeper and needs to keep his goal clean.
10:10 - Do you treat these matches as proper?: We don't treat matches as friendlies. We choose good opponents. It's very good to compete with them.
11:22 - What way could it be better for Maguire?: Less pressure and he can fight himself into the team.
12:30 - What did you say to Maguire?: It was just about captaincy.
13:05 - Short upfront?: We proved last season we can be very successful without too many strikers. I expect more from the front players.
14:00 - Is Onana a gamble?: He is a personality, but he is a winner. We achieved so much together.
15:07 - Confident about Onana?: He can rise to the occasion.
15:35 - Why aren't the club trying to sign Harry Kane?: I don't speak other players from other clubs.
16:00 - How does Mason Mount compliment the other midfielders?: He will add quality to our midfield and give us chances to win more games.
16:50 - Plans for youngster Mainoo: He's getting a chance because he deserves it. Preseason is perfect to test it.
17:55 - Will Onana play how he always does: Yes, it's good he's in now.
19:02 - Desired position for Rashford?: Depends on where we want him.
19:30 - Mason Greenwood decision: It's a club decision. I shared my opinion, let's see.
20:12 - Speaking to owners about sale: That's another club decision, but a good time to share ideas.
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July 21, 2023
