Ten Hag: "Both Mourinho and I have won many trophies in recent years, but you have to prove yourself every year."

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"I think it will take a little longer, which is what we expected. I believe he will be back soon. The players who are available must get the job done (against Fenerbahçe), and they have the ability to do so."

Atmosphere Won't Be a Problem 
"I believe we have enough experienced players in our squad. Our team is experienced, and we often face such situations. I think we are filled with anticipation, and I feel there will be a great atmosphere (in the stadium). This serves as motivation for the team; it’s a real challenge and is very beneficial for us."

Europa League is an Important Goal  
"After he (Mourinho) left, we won domestic cup titles, but Manchester United has not won a European title. This is also a goal we want to achieve, and we have a great opportunity this season. However, we must qualify and win the matches. This is a new squad, and we've played two matches so far. We currently have two points, so we know what we need to do—we must win the matches."

Team's Performance in European Competitions  
"We’ve just started this season, and we have had some decent draws. In the first season, I felt there were many European matches; last season was clearly a tough journey both domestically and in European competitions. But we believe we have the ability to do this, and we can win matches in both the Premier League and European competitions."

Comparison with Mourinho
"Yes, Mourinho and I have won many trophies in the past few years. But you have to prove yourself every year; when you can’t win, we will always be criticized. We understand this, and our experience is sufficient. Professional football is about winning matches; when you don’t win, the criticism comes. But we also know the key is the performance at the end of the season. Mourinho has a wealth of experience; he will lead his team to perform at their best and succeed, and we will too. We firmly believe we are on the right path, and if we continue in the right direction, we can achieve our goals."

Familiar Faces in Fenerbahce  
"Fenerbahçe is a very impressive team with many outstanding players. We know some of them, like Fred, who has been with Manchester United for a long time and has a lot of experience. We won the League Cup together. There’s also Sofyan Amrabat, with whom I won the FA Cup; he’s also experienced and performed well in the World Cup. Dušan Tadić: I have a long history with him at Ajax, and we've won many trophies together. They have many experienced and outstanding players, as well as an experienced coach, so these are all excellent players and a very impressive team. We won’t underestimate them, nor will we overrate them. We must play our game. We enjoy playing in such environments, and we are really looking forward to it. We always look forward to playing against great teams because that's the reason you become a professional footballer: to face these challenges."

Injuries Are Not a Problem 
"It’s complicated; it’s never easy, but it's something you know in advance. We must cope, and we will handle it as a team. We have to manage a lot of matches in a short time, and we will do our best. We must improve, and I think we've taken a good step forward. Now we have to continue tomorrow, and then again on Sunday. The players prefer to play matches rather than train, so for them, it’s currently the best: having so many games to play. It’s an advantage for the team. As long as we have enough players available, we can form a team without facing a significant risk of injuries. Currently, our situation is good, and I hope we don't have more injuries; otherwise, we will be short-handed."