Leicester City manager Steve Cooper held his pre-match press conference on Friday, ahead facing Manchester United.
Leicester City play Manchester United at Old Trafford on Sunday, in what is their second meeting in the space of a week.
Going into the weekend, Man Utd sit in 13th place in the Premier League table and are currently two points ahead of the Foxes in 15th.
It will be another tough test for the Midlands outfit, who were beaten 5-2 by the Red Devils last week.
Here are Steve Cooper’s key quotes, as per Leicestershire Live, ahead of the game against Sheffield United…
Leicester City team news ahead of Manchester United
Cooper has a couple of injury concerns going into the game with Man Utd.
Bobby De Cordova-Reid missed out against Ipswich and remains a doubt for Sunday.
Cooper said: “Bobby missed Ipswich and still hasn’t returned to the grass. He picked up a nasty wound in the cup game. It’s on his Achilles in an awkward position as it keeps opening up. We’re hoping that heals quickly.”
The Leicester boss also provided an update on the recently returned Patson Daka, stating: “He’s an asset for the team and it’s great to have him back. He’s a good guy who has certain attributes. He’ll be a great option.
“It is tempting to throw him straight back in, but we don’t want to do that to the detriment of getting him fully fit. It was quite a serious injury so we have to be careful. We’re cooperating with the medical team. He’s looking sharp and that will grow.”
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Steve Cooper praise for Jordan Ayew
Leicester signed Jordan Ayew from Crystal Palace over the summer for around £8m.
His move to the King Power seemed somewhat strange at the time but he has proven to be one of Leicester’s best summer signings.
Speaking on Ayew ahead of Manchester United, Cooper said: “We knew we needed to bring in, as well as young players for the future, the experience. I was asked about the composure Jordan and Vards showed and that was built on experience.
“We’re delighted with Jordan because he can deliver and he knows what it takes. He’s very much about the team and the greater good. It can’t be about individuals. The more time he’s here, the more that will grow. Some important moments so far and there will be more to come.”
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Steve Cooper answered Facundo Buonanotte transfer question
Facundo Buonanotte moved to Leicester on loan from Brighton and Hove Albion earlier this year and has been a revelation for the club.
This week, Buonanotte’s asking price was revealed and fans would no doubt love to see the Argentine secured on a permanent deal.
But when asked about a potential move for the loanee on Friday, Cooper gave a rather coy response.
He said: “That’s not for me. While he’s here, we treat him like he’s our own. We’ve got a good relationship with Brighton.”