Mbeumo: Very Happy to Play in the Champions League for the First Time; We Must Stay Focused and Respect Our Opponents

Before Manchester United's first Champions League match of the new season, Mbeumo gave an interview to the club's official media.

Brian, great to see you. You have been in excellent form at the start of the season. How pleased are you with that?

I think I am very happy at the club and also very happy in this team. Of course, I will try my best to do my best on the pitch.

How helpful was it for you to have a full and very good pre-season?

I think it helped me. Last season was a bit difficult for me, but being able to train and prepare from the start was good.

This summer, did you get enough rest physically and mentally while also preparing for a very important new season with Manchester United?

Yes, of course. I did not think too much about these things. I just let my body and mind rest and prepared for the new season.

We are about to return to the Champions League, and this is your first time playing in it. How excited are you?

Of course, I am very excited. This is something I have waited for a long time, so I am really happy that I can achieve this goal.

Can you imagine how you will feel when you stand at Old Trafford and hear the Champions League anthem about to play?

Let me imagine that scene now. I think it is difficult because it will definitely be a very special moment, and I am just waiting for it to arrive.

I can see the smile on your face as you say that. For the fans coming to Old Trafford, the team's return to the top competition is also a very good thing.

I think they are very happy about it. So, we will try to make them even happier.

What kind of performance do you expect from our opponents Sabah?

I think it will be a difficult match. They went through the qualifying rounds and eventually advanced. I think we watched some videos of their games, and it will be a difficult match.

Many people will think we should win. So when you step onto the pitch, what should you do to make sure you and your teammates do not become complacent and give your full effort from the start?

Stay focused from the first minute until the end of the match, and truly respect the opponent.

The next few days are very important for the club, not only the Champions League but also the Manchester City match at Old Trafford afterwards. How much are you looking forward to the derby?

Playing a derby here is always exciting. We know the atmosphere here, and it is a game every player wants to be involved in.

Speaking of matches, I remember the goal you scored last season, which was a brilliant counterattack. When you think back to moments like that before stepping onto the pitch, does it give you confidence?

Of course, memories from good moments always bring confidence. So we hope we can create moments like that again. But it will be difficult. We all know Manchester City are a very good team.

So, what are your expectations for that match?

Of course it will be difficult. We know them very well, and they know us very well. I think it will be a great contest.

Finally, since your international teammate Carlos Baleba joined the club, we have not spoken with you about it. First of all, how happy are you that he completed this transfer?

Of course, I am very happy for him. This is a very big and very good club, and I will try to help him adapt here.

So what can we expect to see from him on the pitch?

He is very strong physically, very good when he has the ball, and very composed. I think everyone will like him.

Will you help him adapt to the team as quickly as possible?

Of course, I have to do that.