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Daniel Farke speaks to the press before our loss to Manchester United.

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DF: Congratulations to Liverpool. It's amazing what they achieved. To win the league with that points distance, that early in the season while under strange circumstances, is outstanding.

DF: I thought it could be tricky after winning the Champions League to be that greedy again, but what Jurgen has done with the atmosphere and hunger is outstanding. He's a world-class coach.

DF: Jurgen has proven once again he's one of the greatest football managers of all time, even after losing a few finals. It's not just about the success, but the atmosphere he created at the club.

DF: He worked for a smaller club at Mainz and created a legacy there, even though they weren't winning titles. They're still speaking about him because you can still see his handwriting.

DF: Manchester United is one of the biggest and most successful clubs in the world. The FA Cup is the most famous and prestigious, so they will be greedy to win it.

DF: Cup competitions are always a bit special. We've done brilliantly so far with three really difficult away tasks and outstanding performances.

DF: We want to achieve something magic. We did when we won the Championship with record points and goals last season. Now we have the chance to create a miracle by staying in the league and winning the FA Cup.

DF: The results have been disappointing. Our chances aren't improving but they are still there.

DF: We deserved to lose against Southampton. Against Everton, it was different. We didn't allow them many chances, but they were more efficient.

DF: We have to wait for Josip Drmic to hear on the knock on his ankle, but all the others seem to be okay. We've had two days to rest and are playing in hot conditions, so we have to rotate a bit.

DF: It's not healthy to rotate all eleven positions, but it makes sense to make a few changes.

DF: An unexpected win is always good for the mood and could help us keep going, but it's a different competition. We will face a few top teams in the coming weeks, so a win would help.

DF: It would be more of a dream tie to have our supporters at Carrow Road. We still have to play without that advantage because we can't change it, so it's still big for us.

DF: It's a big achievement to be in the quarter finals, but we're hungry and want to keep going. United are in fantastic shape and maybe the team of the moment, unbeaten in twelve.

DF: Cup ties always come at the right time because I love this competition. Many people will be following us, not just in the UK but all over the world. We know how special this game is. We always have a chance.

DF: Sometimes, in a disappointing spell, you remind players to keep going. In the tough days, it's important to show unity and togetherness, but we can't look at our glory days too often because then you become a dinasour, always speaking about the past.

DF: Pretty soon, United will compete again for the Premier League. They have fantastic players all over the pitch. Their pace in the offence is outstanding and their tactical quality is flexible.

DF: Against no other team have we struggled as much as we did against United. They were too good for us at home, and at Old Trafford it wasn't our best game. We didn't have a chance in those two games, so we need a special performance tomorrow.

DF: Everton will soon be in a much better position in the league as they have the potential as a club, but we showed we can be solid and well structured. It's just that one chance is enough for these players.

DF: Sometimes United can even win when they're not at one hundred percent. I always want my players to play with freedom, like mates at youth level, not thinking about titles, money or bonuses.

DF: I can't guarantee that no-one will be thinking about how many people are watching. There is always pressure on the team, but we have nothing to lose because no-one expects us to be successful.

DF: Todd, Emi and Teemu are important for us and they know I have their backs, but with all respect to my players, no-one is irreplaceable. We don't have Lionel Messi in our team.

DF: A striker needs a goal for confidence, but it's important that not everyone focuses on Teemu. It's important that he works for the team, like he did when he put Emi one-on-one against Jordan Pickford.

DF: It would be an extraordinary achievement to go to Wembley in the FA Cup. We're not like Liverpool or United. It's more like business as usual for them to compete for trophies.

DF: Confidence always plays a big part in football. Let's be honest, it's not like we can press a button to beat the best clubs. It's a question of individual quality sometimes. Once you find the momentum, you're capable of beating the best. A good result and performance tomorrow could benefit us in the league.

DF: The FA Cup is the role model for the German cups. We judge it as the most prestigious cup competition, even in Germany.

DF: It's difficult to create chances against United because of Maguire and Lindelof - an unbelievable centre-back pair. We may have to score from a counter attack or a set piece. The problem is that they are flexible in the offence, covering the wings with pace or players like Mata who can play out of the pocket.

DF: You hope the little rest and the long travel for them could make them tired, but they can replace Martial with a top class player, for example. We have to control their pace. Let's see if it works.

DF: We can create big chances, but we've missed a few lately. When I compare Southampton's chances with the ones we had in the game, I would rate ours better, but they had a more clinical attitude.

DF: We will never create ten one-on-ones on this level, so we have to work on our effectiveness. Once you're not stable in your defense, it's not a good base for your whole game, which is why you have to be solid and I was pleased with the manner we played against Everton.

DF: We know that millions are following, but once you're struggling it helps to have the backing of the supporters. When they're miserable or not behind you, it can get on your shoulders, but we've had the support. In difficult periods against Southampton, our supporters would've helped us to keep believing.

DF: The players still aren't allowed to use our dressing rooms or meeting rooms. You speak more when you're together, whereas everyone is coming and leaving all alone. It's difficult to keep the team spirit, but that's the same for every club.

DF: Adam Idah has made a big step up since the start of the season, becoming more physically prepared and adapting to the speed of the game. He's a natural born goalscorer - you can't learn that - but we had to work on his game with his back to the goal.

DF: For such a young lad, he's had lots of game time. It's important to use his desire and positive naivety. He doesn't think too much about it, just goes on the pitch to create something with his physicality.

DF: It's not easy for centre-backs to win duels against him. Hopefully he can go on and improve his game.

DF: [On Onel's movie clip Tweets] Onel is an emotional guy, everyone has their own ways to motivate themselves. Older players like Tettey or Krul might not have the same movie tastes as him!

DF: The most important thing is not to show just the resilience on Twitter or Instagram, but also on the pitch!

DF: I think at the end of the film 300 many of the soldiers were dead on the field, so hopefully we don't replicate that.

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Posted By: DrDublin, Jun 26, 15:42:05