Team news recap
- Returning internationals all in a good place.
- Dom won't be available for this game.
- Xavi and Kolo both in contention to make debuts.
1.48pm
On when he knew about Daniel Levy's departure
"I was involved but not early, early. That is something for the CEOs and shareholders and then they inform the football side at the right time."
1.48pm
Squad assessment following summer window
"I'm really happy with the squad. I think the Club has done a really good job. It is very impressive what they have been doing and how they have improved the squad. I'm pleased withe squad."
1.47pm
On leadership group announcement...
"It's a big note on my paper. I need to do that."
1.46pm
Thomas on plans for Xavi and Kolo
"I have some ideas. It is still a team I'm learning. It's one thing to look from the outside, it's another to feel them. Xavi I see him as mainly a 10 or a left-side player. Kolo I see as a striker or can play on either wing."
1.44pm
On Champions League squad selection
"That was an extremely difficult decision. I also think in many ways it was a bit unfair. The UEFA lists are not big enough. The load is getting more and more (on the players). We need a bigger squad. I can't understand why we need to limit ourselves.
"I like the idea of club-trained players by the way. I needed to name it before I really knew 'Matty' [Mathys Tel]. I think the way he handled it was extremely mature. It was really impressive."
1.43pm
More on Daniel Levy
"I don't think anyone expected it but a decision has been made. It was very clear that the roles for the window (just gone). I don't think it has a big impact on me.
"This window, I only experienced good collaboration where we agreed on targets. I expect the same going forward."
1.42pm
On potential debuts for Xavi Simons and Randal Kolo Muani
"Both of them are looking good. Both are in contention for the squad. Xavi, for natural reasons, is further down the line as he has played for Holland and a few games for Leipzig.
"Randal hasn't played since the Club World Cup and didn't really train at PSG so he is not as fit as Xavi."
On Kudus' return to former club
"I don't think they will applaud him...
"I'm pretty sure players feel extra tension, extra noise, but at a certain stage you get into your zone and you don't hear it. The thing he should do is focus on his game. That is what you can control.
On excitement for London derby at West Ham
"I'm very excited. I know it means a lot to the fans. We will go there and do everything we can to win the game. We're facing a West Ham team that may not have had the best start but they got a really good result at Nottingham (Forest).
"I have a big respect for Graham Potter and his staff. I know the game against West Ham will be extremely difficult. They will raise their level but we will be ready for it."
1.38pm
Thomas continues...
"As Vinai has been saying, we are moving forward. It is not a new ownership, they are very committed to the Club. They want to build something good for the future. The main thing I can do, to do a good job is to focus on the now and tomorrow's game at West Ham."
1.37pm
Thomas on Daniel Levy's departure
"He deserves huge praise. One of the longest-serving Chairman in the Premier League ever. He has laid the foundations for the future in terms of the world-class training centre and stadium.
"I have spoken him. It has been brief. I said thank you. I can only appreciate that in every aspect. I wish him all the best going forward."
1.35pm
Thomas starts with a team news update
"Everyone is fine. Everyone returned well. Everyone is in a good place. Dom won't be available still. I don't expect it to be too long but he won't be available for this game."
