In the end, we should not forget that playing football is our job. So people should accept that wages will always play a role in a player's decision-making.
Luck and misfortune are closely intertwined.
Usually, I'm a very positive guy. I try to think about the next chance, the next game, the next opportunity to play well.
As a player, you never want a penalty shoot-out, because it is a lottery to some extent. You'd rather win in 90 minutes.
I just try not to pretend to be something I'm not.
Football is the best team sport in the world, and it is good to hear that more and more kids are playing football in India.
Every good, successful player, especially an attacking player, has a well-developed sense of space and time.
I have to work hard and give my all in games and training sessions.
When I am tired, it is easy to say I need a backup - and if that only happens every three months, it's not ideal and also difficult for Mr. Backup.
It is difficult to say how muscle injuries occur.
'Space finder' is a phase I used in an interview one time, and it's followed me ever since.
The players who tend to make the difference are often great dribblers. Some are very fast; others have a repertoire of moves and feints. These players need to have great technique in order to be good dribblers. But I'm not a good dribbler.
No player can rest on his laurels.
If you make mistakes, it can cost you.
I like to be active in space in behind the opposition's midfield. That's where I can hurt the opponent most of all.
Transfer fees don't show which player is better. It's only a number necessary for a club to get a player.
The titles that I have won at a young age are a further inspiration to work hard to continue to be successful.
There is no B-Team at Bayern Munich.
For players, during our active career, it is always difficult to talk about coaches - whether it is former or a current.
I'm not a super dribbler.
