Q&A: Erik issues Reading warning

Playing against Championship opposition can be tricky, but against Burnley in the Carabao Cup we saw your team play very professionally. Will the messages be similar this time?

“It’s a different opponent and you can’t compare any opponent with each other. Their approach will be tough and we have to be ready for that. It’s quite normal and it’s their moment to get recognition, to put a marker in the season, and we have to be ready for that. At Old Trafford, we are looking forward to every game until now and it is a great environment, a great ambience, so we’re looking forward to tomorrow as well and we have to give our best.”

What’s the team news ahead of the visit of Reading?

“I think we have quite a fit squad but there are obviously issues in the squad, especially when you have to cover as many games as we have. We have to see which team we pick tomorrow, but it will be a strong selection because we are aware of the strength of the opponent.”