Marco Asensio Quotes

As a No. 9, I have to be there to score goals, but that isn't the only thing. I also participate in the build-up and help my team-mates, but, above all, it's about scoring goals.

In recent years, Ronaldo is the example: wherever you put him in the attacking three, he's going to make an impact and the opposition are going to fear him. Being a constant threat, that's what I need to develop.

I've always said it, and the whole football world knows that Cavani is a centre-forward and that he has proven his worth in that position. Having said that, Cavani has shown other characteristics that can help the team, like winning the ball back, helping out defensively.

I am a striker, but I love playing wide.

I would like to do what Cristiano has done: start wide and go into the middle as a No. 10 or 9.

I can play a lot of positions, but obviously I haven't had a lot of practice at those different positions.

I don't want just pure roll out of the back four. I want productive mixed play... how many ways can you affect a game?

I can play in any position in the attacking zone, but I don't like to stick to the wing, for instance. I need to have freedom to move throughout the attacking and creative zone.

In attack, I can play in every position.

To score goals, you need to receive the ball in advantageous positions.

I can play in any position except goalkeeper.

I think I've shown I have the defensive discipline to play deep as the No.6 and start the build ups with my passing. I can also play higher up the pitch and make a difference in the opposition area. Being able to do both has helped me to play so many games.

Before I signed for Liverpool, I was playing for Newcastle as a No. 10 - basically, I was always attacking. I didn't have to do much defensive work; I didn't play as the No. 6 or the No. 8.

I like to play as a striker or secondary striker.

Any striker like me that likes to run in behind, they could play with Thierry.

The position I am playing at right wing-back, I know I can score goals there.

Every coach has told me I'm positionless. They want me to play an all around type of game.

I've always enjoyed getting forward, pushing up-field to help us in our attacks, but I think you can still do that from a central position, too. You don't have to sit deep all the time.

I like aggressive fighters who will come after me.

I'm always moving around. It's hard for offenses to get a grip on what I'm doing or where I'm at.

All coaches now look for forwards who not only score goals but also run back and help in midfield.

I like entertaining football but, at the same time, you can't concede goals. That's a tricky balance to find.

Jorginho is really suitable to the way I like to play. He is a player that has many good sides to him. He wants to work hard, and he's very fast in moving the ball, which is important for us, although there is also Cesc Fabregas, who has the same potential as Jorginho.

When you are a striker like me, you always play for the teammates.

Everyone needs to move - if you're a pro athlete, a contortionist, a computer programmer, or just somebody who wants to play with their kids.