Six games unbeaten, into the fifth round. How pleased are you?
I'm very pleased. I knew it was going to be tough here, we played a really young squad
today and I wanted to see their reaction and I'm very pleased because I saw a lot of things
that I really liked.
How bad is the Mustafi injury?
They're going to assess him between today and tomorrow but when a player has to come
off normally and central defender, hopefully I'm wrong but normally it's not good news.
Does it make a move for Pablo Mari more necessary?
We had a very clear intention of what we wanted to do in the market with the resources we
have. If we can do it fine but his fitness won't change anything.
What pleased you most about the young team?
In the first half I think we were really good. They did everything we planned in a really
good way. They have courage to play and make big decisions, they are important in this
side, there is no icing on the cake, they are probably the core of that team at the
moment and to play with that accountability and that decision, I really like it.
Saka, Willock and Nketiah were excellent...
They were terrific, their work rate. As well, for me it's the courage to play and make big
decisions to not be scared and play safe, that's the difference with these three kids.
Eddie again was terrific and Joe as well. I really like Joe in that position I think
he can be an outstanding player playing there and he showed tonight.
Does Nketiah's goal prove he's going to play games?
You look at him on the wing, three seconds later... you see the cross and he's there
all the time in the middle of the goal. That's where he scores goals, he's always in the
middle of the goal ready to do that and as well the way he works without the ball is terrific.
22 passes led to the first goal. Is that the football you've been bringing?
If we can score in two passes better. So we don't need that many but obviously we need
to move the opponent and find the right spaces to attack and they've done it really well.
I think the two goals were really nice.
How important could a cup run be?
It gives you a lift. Going an extra round and you look at your next opponent, we're
closer to Wembley which is a magnificent day. Let's go step by step but they are really
willing. I had experience (of winning) as a player and I want to experience as a manager now.
How does being captain compare to being manager?
You sleep worse for sure before the games and it's a completely different life. I am
pleased with today's performance, let's go step by step and see where we get.
Could Saka be best at left-back long term?
It's the situation now because we don't have any left-bacls. What I like is that he put
his head down it's not his favourite position to play but we try to adapt him with his
qualities to play as much as possible in the position that he likes. But then he's very
willing to learn all the defensive principles that we are asking him to do and his attitude
is really good.
Portsmouth will be a test with their small ground...
It was here, it will be there all the FA Cup games away from home are like this but we
will analyse and I'm sure it will be difficult.
What would you say to any club including Barcelona that will be thinking of signing Aubameyang?
I want Auba here 100%. I am so happy with him and I can't wait to have him available
again after the suspension.
Can Bournemouth stay in the Premier League?
I have great sympathy for the way they play, for the ground, for the manager. I hope they
stay because I think they deserve it and they've been very unlucky with some results this season
as well and hopefully that can get out of that
Where is Mustafi's injury?
Ankle.
Is he going to have a scan?
Tomorrow.