Potter On Players Leaving, Paqueta's 'tough' Situation And Man Utd

West Ham boss Graham Potter has been speaking to the media before Sunday's Premier League game at Manchester United (kick-off 14:15 BST).

Here are the key lines from his news conference:

• Edson Alvarez returns to the squad after a back injury, but there are no other team changes.
• He gave his response to the departures of long-serving players Aaron Cresswell, Lukasz Fabianski, Vladimir Coufal and Danny Ings: "They have had amazing contributions and were part of a really successful period at the club. They are really good people with fantastic careers."
• He added that they have "conducted themselves professionally on and off the pitch and we wish them all the best".
• On Jarrod Bowen's influence as a leader: "He is honest and takes responsibility. He works hard every day and leads quietly but always speaks with intelligence and authority."
• Lucas Paqueta is going through a "tough" time but is someone who cares a lot and everyone is supporting him.
• Potter also said that Michael Antonio's injury situation is "unique" in terms of his recovery but the club are supporting him through it.
• He said the current period will give West Ham a "foundation" to go forward and change the dynamic, something he sees as "really exciting".
• He dismissed the suggestion that West Ham's good recent record against Manchester United will influence this game: "You don't get anything for what you have done in the past."
• Asked on how to approach the game, his response was that it is "always complicated at Old Trafford" but that West Ham need to focus on themselves because "that's all we can control".
• Potter said his opposite number Ruben Amorim faces a "tough job" but that the Europa League final is a great opportunity for him to "end the season on a high".

Full commentary of Manchester United v West Ham from 14:15 BST on Sunday on BBC Radio 5 Sports Extra

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