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It's not very wise to keep a player who has just one year left on his contract and really wants to leave.
I owe everything to this football. But I'm proud of what I've made of the opportunity to become a trainer.
What is the definition of the 'between player'? I have never heard of it, and I have been around for quite a few years.
The Champions League is special. You play at a higher level, so you have to be very focused and have greater motivation.
To win the Champions League for a second time or even to have been in three finals and won two of them is a bit special.
Arsene Wenger has not just brought success to Arsenal. He is a very creative manager, producing almost fantasy football.
I'd say that individuals are respected who stick to their convictions instead of doing whatever happens to be in fashion.
We need to be aware of what we need to do at every moment... and we have to manage the game; that's the art of a great team.
For me, there are no 'between players' in football. For me, there are clear positions and clear characteristics for all players.
The game has progressed, but in the end, they are still people out on the pitch, people with different personalities and feelings.
If you win the Champions League, you become known across the globe, but the World Cup has always thrown up new stars and developments.
Bayern have always been quite successful in European competition, but the competition is not a wish concert: you always have to be fit.
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.
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.
If you want to win the Champions League, you have to have talent, good players, luck in the draw, and, in certain moments, the right referee.
I regard Buffon as one of the best goalkeepers in the history of football. He is a legend for me, a fantastic man, and an excellent goalkeeper.
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.
It is extremely important to play in a good atmosphere. Fans are part of that. Without them and without loud support, football is without emotions.
I think that football has changed, it has become more complex. For example, it's faster, you have less free space, and you have to play from such small spaces.
Tuchel became runner-up, cup winner, and played attractive football. I enjoyed watching his BVB. That's why I appreciate him and consider him a very good coach.
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.
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.
Football is business. It's all about being quick, quick, quick - nobody has any patience nowadays. But then again, that is how things are in normal life, away from football.
It's very interesting to observe how highly the Bundesliga is spoken of abroad, from the overall quality to the stadiums, the family-friendly atmosphere, and the football itself.
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.
Robert Lewandowski is a player who plays in front of the opposing goal, especially with his back to the opponent. He is always attacked, and this is one of the big strength of a striker who plays in this position.
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.
I'm never afraid during a game, and I have no negative thoughts. I think about what I have to do. Which players can be substituted? And where I can manage to squeeze in a slight advantage? I remain very calm, which is why I never engage in any sideline antics.
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.
Throughout my entire career as a coach, I've never had a boss. Presidents have been able to hire and fire me. But that didn't make them my bosses, not even at Real Madrid. I have such a strong sense of responsibility that I exercise my profession like an entrepreneur.
As a player and a coach, I've had plenty of great moments, but I've also experienced disappointments. The disappointments are not about self-doubt, but rather about change. I've always seen failures as a personal challenge. I say to myself: Now I have to find out if I have the right stuff.
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.