“We’ll see if he starts. If he does, it’s because he’s in perfect condition,” he told reporters.
“You never know what the game will take. He’s in perfect condition. He’s been with his club. He’s rested very well. He’s in perfect condition.”
“I’m not angry, really. If I were to get angry about this… I simply said that it bothers me when the truth isn’t told. Surely, everyone here feels that way. We don’t like it when people lie. That’s all,” he told reporters.
“Having said that, Lamine is fantastic. We would do the whole process again. He’s made a perfect recovery, and the welcome he and Mikel received was spectacular. Two more members of our family together, and we’re happy that they’re doing so well.
“The more players we have, the happier we are. I simply wanted to say what I don’t like and be glad that the players are in fantastic shape to play.”
