Javi Gracia pre Brighton
I think we need goals. Of course in the last game we didn't have bench options but now we are working with more players and if everything is right and if everything is right we'll have more options for the next game. We always try to prepare the next game with the players we have and I trust the squad.
How important is home form?
It's crucial for us. We know playing with our supporters is always better, they helped us in the last home game they were the difference. I expect the same for the next game. When we play away you can see thousands of people supporting you and I want to thank them, we feel their support. The last home game the atmosphere was what we needed to get the good result.
Thoughts on the squad
I can confirm what I said onmy first day, I can see in every session, the attitude they have and all of them are looking forward to the next game.
Gracia on returning players
They are doing something with the team, some long-term injured players need a process to come back. I expect the best team and the best face, we need it. We are working on trying to improve the things we need to. I see the players motivated.
I think Patrick is an important player for us. I'm focused on helping him to give his best. It's my work and I try to help him.
Chris Armas latest
He's not part of my staff. He's not here and that's maybe something the club can explain better.
I have enough staff, we have people who came with me and then we have Michael, they are working with us day in, day out.
Thoughts on Brighton
I agree, they're one of the teams playing better. They are strong attacking, they always have a good balance. In the games they play they always show their quality, it will be demanding for us but we trust in ourselves and we prepare well
Gnonto - where is he best?
I think it is a good option, the last game against Chelsea he was a second forward and after we changed it and put it on the left. In both positions he can make the difference. His qualites are good for both positions.
The U21s and where is Greenwood's best position?
I love to share the game with young players, they deserve my support as well, they are working hard every day and helping us to be better. I had the chance to see the game and I did it.
If you ask about Sam, I would say ask Sam where he prefers to play. Sometimes I have to choose for the balance of the team, the qualities he has give me different options.
Gracia on his work on finishing
We need to it. We missed chances in the last game but we created chances and that's good. We have to be focused on trying to finish better and this week we did many exercises. The game is different to training and you have to show character and composure. I need to support my players to giv them the confidence they need and I'm sure in the next games you can see the difference.
How do you get the fans involved?
We need the fans and they know it. It's not something abotu this moment or the history, always the fans have been close to this team. We have to try to give them the reward they need in this moment with points and good matches.
Thoughts on Rutter?
He's a young player but he needs time to give the best face. He always try to do the things well and help the team. When we didn't have a number nine, he gave us the chance to play with him knowing he prefers not to play alone. We have a young team, we need to work to improve because we need results as soon as possioble.
We spoke about it but I think the best position for him is to play with two with another number nine.
Is his price tag weighing heavy?
For me as a coach it's a pleasure to work with these type of players. i don't know the price, I just speak about what I see. He is working hard to try and improve and help the team. It's a pleasure for me to have players with that attitude and mentality.
Who was the best finisher in training?
I can't tell you that, it's a secret. All of them try to improve and it's not just about the strikers, it's about all the team to have the balance we need. If we do all these thinsg well we can have some chances in the next game.