I have many friends in Madrid and, therefore, know that they have a lot of respect for Bayern.

If you are at Bayern and lose to Dortmund, it is common that the media voices criticism.

A fully fit Arjen is capable of settling a game by himself.

German football is very different to football in South America.

A pro at Bayern doesn't merely have to play football; he has a range of other appointments on behalf of the club. It all drains your energy.

I respect Cristiano Ronaldo. He has had a superb career.

I was always a great admirer of Zizou the player, but now I also admire him as a coach. I like how calm he is. This shows me that he's not showcasing for the public or the camera. He's a top trainer.

Every player who plays at Bayern Munich knows that Bayern Munich is a particularly special club. Whenever we lose, then it is lashed onto almost immediately by the media, regardless whether it is a friendly or losing the away game in a Champions League tie 1-0.

For me, it is important that your team is allowed to have ups and downs in form.

I never enjoyed being taken off as a striker.

I don't like the word 'revenge' so much in football.

Football has gone off the rails. It's lost its spirit.

I have eight years of experience in Spain.

Every team has a player like Marco Reus who can make the difference.

It is difficult to play a team with great morale and passion.

I have no ambition to become Germany coach.

The personal interests of the individual players must be put aside.

You can play just as offensively with one striker as with two.

For me, as a coach, it is important to put together a team that not only blends but finds the right balance between defence and offence.

For me, there are no 'between players' in football. For me, there are clear positions and clear characteristics for all players.

A midfielder should be able to play several positions.

You have to respect the opponent as much as possible.

I'm, in general, an advocate of moderate ticket prices.

We need the fans.

Games without atmosphere are bad for football.

You can never make the mistake of underestimating an opponent, especially in the Champions League.

I always like to remember the year 2008, when we had an amazing offer from Chelsea for Franck Ribery. From that day on, the whole world of football knew nobody can buy a Bayern Munich player against the will of Bayern Munich.

Arjen does not have to say that he should do the exercises at 100 per cent; he does it anyway. You have to slow him down more. He is unique; he does everything for his job.

Arjen does not need to play anymore to make money; he plays because he enjoys it.

Many alleged top players can and have still to learn.

Bayern have always been quite successful in European competition, but the competition is not a wish concert: you always have to be fit.

I do not like comparisons that much. Each team has its own inner life.

The creed of Bayern has always been to never give up, always on, always higher, always more successful.

You need a really good mix between young and old, between experienced and hungry players.

There are always cycles in football.

I thought 2013 was the end of my coaching career.

Age is a number and nothing more.

Some feel old at 45.

There are always surprises in the Champions League.

I adore football, and if I do a job, I do it 100 per cent.

Football has changed, but my style of leadership, my approach, hasn't.

The game has progressed, but in the end, they are still people out on the pitch, people with different personalities and feelings.

The team that wins the Champions League is the one that is most united.

I have watched and coached in the Spanish League.

When you become the manager of a leading club, there are so many situations you have to cope with. You have to deal with the people in charge of the club, the players, the media, the expectation... you have to deal with the whole environment around the club, and that is something you can find difficult.

I played at the highest level, so I know what kind of things go through a player's mind and how he might behave, what patterns will crop up in the day-to-day routine.

A manager can never accept somebody at the top influencing his decisions about the team.

You need continuity at clubs.

When I was at Madrid, I knew even by the December of that season that I would be sacked, and if they hadn't dismissed me, I would have resigned.

Wenger is a great coach.