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DF: All the players who were involved in the gameday are available for tomorrow.

DF: It's not the game of the season for me. It's just another chance for three points. It's a different opponent than Sunday but it's a normal game and a chance for three points.

DF: Of course we were aware of Ivan Toney's ability but I don't want to speak about a player we didn't sign. He's a good player and has proved this so far this season, one of the topics is to control him. But in general, there are a lot of players we have to control.

DF: In order to be absolutely safe in the play-offs, you need 80 points and with 90 points, you have a chance to be in the top two. This league is so relentless. We have eleven points more than Leeds had at this stage last season, the lads have done very well.

DF: I have a good relationship with Paul Cook, he's a good guy and proved his quality as a manager at Wigan. I wish every club the best.

DF: Each and every point counts. It's not about the gap, every game has the same value. If we win this game and lose against Luton, we are there with 73 points. If we lose this game and win against Luton, we are there with 73 points.

DF: Brentford are flexible in their approach. They are a good possession-based side. In this league, it's never easy to deliver on all three days. We're not able to have too many meetings at the moment, so it's difficult to prepare. They have good players and good coach and have been growing from year to year.

DF: I have a good relationship with traditional English managers because I love their approach to the game. Gareth Ainsworth is a fantastic person and what he's achieved at Wycombe is outstanding.

DF: Sadly, Todd will miss the game tomorrow because of his calf problems. I hope to have him available for the Luton game. We will see how it develops.

DF: Adam Idah is a good lad and a really good player. But he has to learn and improve still. It's been a difficult season for him, he's had a red card, injuries. The goal in the last game was good for his confidence. His position has lots of competition but he has potential to flourish for us and the national team.

DF: Since yesterday, Marco has been back with us. Once he returned, he looked quite sharp. It's good to have him available. But he's been out since before Christmas and we've missed him a lot but he will need some time. We have a normal training week next week so that will be beneficial for him.

DF: I'm really pleased with the goal difference over the past few games and the points. The game recently have been difficult.

DF: Thomas is a very good coach and I have lots of respect for what Brentford has done. Their facilities, stadium are top and they've earned lots of money from players. I can't really compare our situation to theirs, they won many of their games last season and we lost many of our game last season so it's more likely we'd get use to losing.

DF: It's never easy for a player who's been out for a long time to get their first start back. He was involved many chances, created chance for Emi Buendia and Kenny McLean. He could have had two goals and two assists! It was an important game for him.

DF: Kieran is capable to start of the left. Kieran is a bit more like a number ten. He was impressive during pre-season and was out for such a long time. He's a really good lad and is working unbelievably hard in training.

DF: There's been many games since the last time we played them so it's difficult to read too much into it. Just before kick-off, we had to play with Jacon Sorensen at left-back because of Xavi Quintilla's injury.

DF: It was an interesting game in tactical terms. Small details will be crucial tomorrow again.

DF: Brentford are concentrated with their build-up with vertical passes through the press. They have different threats in the offence. Mbeumo has his pace, Toney is great in the box, Canos likes to cut inside. Against this side, you have to be there with a good all-round performance. We have to be good in possession because they are not used to running without the ball.

DF: We have done well against the top sides but these games are always pretty, pretty tight. You need the efficiency to use your chances and you don't want to make mistakes.

DF: Teemu is very important for our press. He prepares things for his teammates. Emi Buendia wins many balls in the offensive half but that's sometimes down to the work of Teemu Pukki. He is in a great physical shape now. He is sharp with and without the ball. It's great to have him in his best shape.

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That's all from the City boss!

Posted By: DrDublin, Mar 2, 14:35:48