Games without atmosphere are bad for football.

We need the fans.

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

You have to respect the opponent as much as possible.

A midfielder should be able to play several positions.

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

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.

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

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

I have no ambition to become Germany coach.

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

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

I have eight years of experience in Spain.

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

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

I never enjoyed being taken off as a striker.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

German football is very different to football in South America.

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

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