Philipp Lahm Quotes

For me it's best to play midfield but if the team needs it, I can play anywhere.

It's beneficial to play against your type; to be chameleon-like.

It does not matter to me. I can play from the left, the right, or attack through the middle.

I could play anywhere. I played everywhere on the pitch for United, apart from No. 9 or keeper.

Central midfield has been my main position, but I'll play wherever the gaffer wants me.

I'm a centre forward, and that is my preferred position. But I'll play on the wing or in midfield, wherever the manager wants me to play.

You play in different situations and conditions, and you have to come up with new solutions for the problems. It has made me a more rounded player, who can handle different tactics and positions.

I like centre-half, but I can play centre-mid as well.

I'll play where the gaffer decides: in the middle, on the right, or on the left.

I think I can play both deep field and inside the box.

It's helped to develop me on the pitch, knowing all the positions, but also it's a good asset to have, that versatility. I'm able to move if I'm needed.

In attack, I can play in every position.

My best position is in the middle, and if I am asked to play there, I can do it.

I would say I am more comfortable in the centre of midfield. But when you are at a big club like Liverpool, you maybe get played in positions with which you might not be so familiar. But you have got to learn the different roles, because it gives you a better opportunity to play.

Whether I play five or 10 metres forward or back does not change my way of playing, to be on the ball a lot.

I played 51 percent of the snaps outside, though. But you can go ahead and call me a slot as well.

I want to become the ultimate centre forward. I want to be able to play on the left, on the right, and down the middle.

When you play against different people from all walks of life you can't do the same thing against every player defensively or offensively. You have to change up the way you go at a player.

Soccer is simple, but it is difficult to play simple.

For me football is more about making the right pass at the right time.

That's part of the policy: To keep switching gears.

When it comes down to it, you're playing football regardless of what offense you're in.

If I can be number one in the world without power hitting, then I don't need power hitting. But when I need to, I utilise it well.

I prefer the 4-2-3-1 formation and stick to it but have my own interpretations.

Being a physical specimen doesn't mean you're any good at playing inside. Positioning, using your head, the mental stuff - that's my game. That's what makes a good inside player.