From the yesterdays pre pressconference

 qoutes from source manutd.com

 

We should probably start with Edinson Cavani. The club's made a statement, he's made a statement. What's your take on the situation and have you spoken to the player?
OGS: “Yes of course, we've communicated with Edinson and he's really deeply sorry for the mistake he's made. There was no malicious intent at all. It was just an affectionate greeting to a friend of his. But we explained it to him. He's been asked by the FA to explain so of course he'll co-operate with them and we'll support him. I think it's one of those unfortunate situations where he's just come into the country and, in Uruguay, it's been used in a different affection to what we have. We'll support him but, of course, we support the FA. It's important that the FA have asked him to explain and it's out there for everyone to see because we want to be in the fight against discrimination with everyone.” 

Donny, you’ve had to wait quite a while and be patient in terms of playing a run of games. Was that frustrating at all for you or conversely has it been a benefit for you in terms of allowing you to get up to speed and showing what needed to be done to get into the team and get to the level required?
DVDB: 

“Not at all, no. I just work hard every day and I know that I can give the team something extra and I can help the team a lot so yeah, I was just patient.”

Donny, another question for you. Obviously you can play as a 10 or as a 6 but you've linked up very well with Bruno in the last couple of games. How easy is it for you to play alongside him?
DVDB: 

“Oh, it's fine. Also in Ajax before, I played in a lot of different positions. I played 10, even number 6, so I'm used to it. I play in a lot of different positions.”

Can I ask Donny how good is it as a midfielder to have someone like Edinson with the runs he makes? How good is it to have someone who is so dynamic up front?

DVDB: 

“I think it’s really important, especially for me. Like if you come in the box, it gives you some excess space because the defenders always look extra to the striker, so it gives you an extra space for the midfielders.”

It has been a while since any Man United team has contented for a title - seven years - is it about giving those players that belief that they can do it? Like Tottenham players might have belief that they can do it, or Leicester players could believe it?
OGS: 

“You can give players the belief. I believe in these players, it’s the players’ belief in themselves, in their own performances, what we do day in, day out, like Donny sitting next to me, with the attitude and mindset of every day is important. Of course, I feel my squad is ready to do better than last season, and last season we were the best of the rest. So, let’s hope we can move up the table.”

A question for both of you. You talked about Edinson Cavani a lot already. How would you describe the man, not the player, you’ve discovered in the past few weeks?
OGS: 

“An absolute top professional. I’ve not been able to get to know him really, really closely because of the language barrier. We have to talk through someone else, but he’s so professional and meticulous. Everything he does, he does with the intention of being the best footballer he can be. He’s a very good team-mate, a team player and I’ve been impressed by his attention to detail with everything – apart from his parking! He’s parking too close to some of the players and coaching staff sometimes!”

DVDB: 

“Yes, for me too. I see already from day one that he is very professional. It’s sometimes difficult to communicate, but I think he is really important for the team.”

OGS: 

“He’s already learned two English words – ‘tomorrow off’! When we win a game, he wants a day off. He knows that one!”