Javier Mascherano Quotes

Each and every head coach has their own ideas and philosophy. This club had a clear picture of what I would bring, and I was aware of what Norwich City means. I decided to sign here because I'm fully convinced this club is where I want to be.

I share a special bond with Ajax. I think we are a special club. And we're known for our philosophy around the world.

People often talk about a coach's philosophy, but generally, I think managers look at the players they have and then decide on their style.

You adhere to a philosophy, but part of the philosophy I have is that I don't want to be too doggone inflexible that I miss a good player.

One of the reasons I chose Tottenham is the way Pochettino thinks and how he plays. I really like that.

People talk about managers having certain styles and philosophies... well, Benitez manages by conflict. Look right through his career and you will see it everywhere.

Regarding my coaching philosophy, I think it is important to adapt to the team/players and the culture in the country where you are coaching, but to keep possession is a key issue wherever you are.

There are small things that every coach brings when they go to a new team. Like, you need to press this way or the other way.

As I see it, Seedorf and I are coaches who handle the concept of a more proactive game.

In the dressing room, we know that Arsene Wenger is the boss.

The Rockets have a philosophy of what they think their coach should be.

If you want to measure yourself with Barcelona, Chelsea and Manchester United, you, as Bayern Munich, need a philosophy. That must be the aim of the club.

I have a very English coaching philosophy.

Unless you're at a club long enough that can develop a philosophy of playing and recruiting players that fit that way of playing, then you have got to be adaptable.

Niko Kovac had to understand the system inside Bayern, to realise that this is a very different club to Eintracht Frankfurt, where he was before.

At Barcelona, all men's and women's teams have the same style and philosophy.

Guardiola was a very special coach for me, the first when I was at Barcelona. He is a great coach, a lovely person, and I have very good memories of that time, but I would have liked to have had a full year with him.

The coach is the one who eventually decides who makes the starting XI.

Modern football is increasingly dominated by the coaches - their narcissism to put themselves above the team and their players.

Guardiola focuses only on the tactics.

I thought I could go into Cardiff, but different clubs have different cultures, different playing styles and philosophies. I'm more suited to the other jobs I've had.

I would never have left Athletic if it hadn't been for a club like United. I left a different, unique club, with a special philosophy and incredible people.

Sarri is meticulous, passionate about tactics, he likes to make the team play well.

Every coach has his own philosophy.

It's up to the manager where and how every player should play, but I think every player should be comfortable in that position.