"You can feel the difference when you play a game at this level; the atmosphere is different during the days leading up to it. We're used to playing difficult matches, and we prepare for them calmly. We've got some players back and ready again, which is always good news, and today's training session was of a very high standard. We're coming back to a competition that we love, which is very positive. This competition is very important for the club."
"The aim is to finish in the top eight and to win this game against a very good team. It'll be very difficult; this is a key moment in the season, but our next few games will be even more key. If we win, we could finish sixth, but if you were to tell me that we'd have to go through the play-offs like last season and that I'd win the Champions League... The real Champions League starts from the knockout stage. At that point, we're an incredible team, and we'll prove it again."
"Newcastle didn't belong in Pot 4! Five of the top ten teams in the current league-phase table have been our opponents. That's incredible, but that's the draw for you, and we just need to adapt to it. At the Parc, it'll be important to feel our fans' support, particularly towards the end of the game. We need to try to control every phase of play, especially late on. The full-time result will only be good for one team, and I hope that the game doesn't have a crazy ending. It'll be tricky, but we're confident. The key is to play how we're used to playing: with the weapons and the talent at our disposal."
"He's taken part in the last three training sessions with the team. It's more of a physical or mental issue because each returning player has a different story, but he's doing perfectly fine. We'll see how he is tomorrow, but I think that he'll be available."
"You've often asked me to sign a right-back, but Warren is a top-quality right-back! In order to show that, you need to be special. He's a different kind of player with an incredible personality, and it's very important for us to have him. He can play anywhere, which is vital for him as a player and for me as a manager."
"We like young players with quality, and Dro could be a key player for the future. It's important for us to stay open-minded during the transfer window, and we'll be ready if an opportunity arises."
