Speaking ahead of our trip to Sheffield United on Saturday (20:00 BST), the boss said he believes that having a fit squad benefits building a rhythm and good routines, as the Reds look to build on the last-gasp win over Brentford before the international break
He also issued an updated on recently absent trio Kobbie Mainoo, Luke Shaw and Aaron Wan-Bissaka, and praised Marcus Rashford's goalscoring form for England.
Read everything Erik had to say in the second part of his press conference, and watch the media briefing below...
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