Managerial Expectations Quotes

I'm not stupid: if I have not been a starter with Ancelotti, Benitez and Zidane, it's my fault.

Three years without a Premiership title? I don't think I would still be in a job.

I always got on well with Roberto Mancini and never had a problem with him. Every manager has their own way of working, tactics, and style of play. As a player, you do what the manager says. There are misunderstandings, but generally, everything was fine under Mancini.

The only thing I believe is this: A player does not have to like a manager and he does not have to respect a manager. All he has to do is obey the rules.

Mourinho was always very strong for his players, and you needed to deliver for him. For me, it was good.

At any given moment, there is always a line representing what your boss will believe. If you step over it, you will not get your budget. Go as close to that line as you can.

Managers, regardless of salary, should not be allowed to earn or use comp time. They are expected to work as many hours as needed to get the job done - especially at these salary levels.

You always need time to adapt to a new manager. But in football if you don't get a result, you are under pressure.

Mourinho asks me to play as I did with Tottenham, but at a higher level.

My priority is what the manager wants me to do.