Skillful Players Quotes

My idol was always Tomas Rosicky. He used to be phenomenal. He had such a good eye for an opening and knew where his team-mates were and he was so quick. I copied everything about him – right down to his sweatbands. [] he would be one of the world’s best players. Jack Wilshere is a perfect player. Boy, he’s good. He’s so quick and skillful with the ball at his feet.

Barcelona and Real Madrid wingers, these are the big players at the big clubs and you have to watch them. They are at a top level. I'm not going to say they inspire me, but I take things from them.

Premier League players are a lot cleverer, but they don't like being roughed up. They're not used to that.

It's always good to have more than one player who can take free-kicks or penalties.

The Champions League is very difficult and you need to keep your concentration at all times.

Our players have a fantastic attitude, and people are going to see a Madrid side with a lot of talent.

I think my history as a coach shows I like players who are gifted technically and have courage when it comes to being in possession of a football. That is a key quality for me.

Players who play in the Premiership play everywhere - they are strong, quick, and have good technique. It is the best football.

It's why the Premier League is watched so much all over the world: because it has more pace and more physicality than in any other league.

It is always interesting to play against a team that has many of the best players in the world.