Farke on Piroe at 9 or 10: "I get the feeling that in each and every press conference, we're discussing this topic. I totally understand this because it's football, everyone has their own opinion. Let's make a deal - I give you my whole thoughts. And then please don't ask again!" "Everyone who is not interest, try not to fall asleep! Because it will take a little while." #lufc

From Marsch's press conference - Ayling and Firpo should be in full training next week. Bamford is "doing well and moving forward" - still a call to make on him for Brighton away, but Marsch says the performance of the team is allowing him to be patient with PB. #lufc Marsch on signings (esp. a forward): "How likely it is, that's dependent on how things play out and what availability is. We don't have a surplus of money to bring in a huge transfer but we've done a good job of analysing players who are of interest to us."

Cooper and Llorente both available this weekend, although Bielsa says he is more cautious about Llorente. Tyler Roberts missing again. Indicated that it will be a recognisable line-up at Crawley. Didn't sound like Bielsa will weaken his side significantly. #lufc Bielsa said the FA Cup is the "essence" of English football. Likes going to lower-league games when he can (or did before Covid). "It's easy to love one of the top five teams in the world. It's a lot more difficult to love a team in the bottom five in League One."

A little thread to explain Bielsa's Hernan Crespo apology, which probably needs some context: Bielsa, as Argentina boss, coached Crespo at various stages of his playing career. He once told a young Crespo that he saw him as a very mature player, even though Bielsa didn't believe it at the time. He said so to build up Crespo's confidence and therefore improve his game.