The media briefing was held not long after Ten Hag and his squad landed in Spain for our final Europa League Group E game against Real Sociedad, and the importance of claiming pole position was also discussed once again as both teams seek to avoid a two-legged play-off in February - the forfeit for finishing second.
Erik's first answer provided the reasons why Jadon Sancho and Anthony Martial were not on the flight from Manchester.
"Jadon Sancho was ill and Anthony Martial is still in recovery. He is in rehab, he has to finish that. He did train this morning so we're going in the right direction.