The United head coach was addressing journalists inside Carrington in part one of his press conference ahead of this weekend's Premier League trip to Merseyside.
He was also asked about Senne Lammens's debut against the Black Cats, the current situation with the Academy and his relationship with executive figures at the club.
Keep scrolling to read, and watch, everything he had to say...
I know you always talk about how much you are in contact with the leadership here, the likes of Sir Jim [Ratcliffe], Jason [Wilcox]. Sir Jim had some really positive comments for you over the break, really backing you.