Jorginho Quotes

In the midfield, I'm not the most comfortable playing with my back to the goal, and in the midfield you find that ball a lot.

I prefer to play in midfield, whether that is attacking midfield or defensive midfield.

Sometimes in midfield, it's nice because you do get a little bit more of the ball, and maybe out wide you rely on people to get you the ball.

I like playing just outside of my own penalty box, the player who receives the ball and organises the game.

Normally, I play in midfield where I'm challenging the players and trying to take the ball.

When I play in central midfield, that's my favourite position.

Defensive midfielder is my position and I have to be focused on that role.

If I don't get the service or if I don't the ball in the box, where I want it, I start drifting into midfield. I go and look for the ball. I try to be important for the team in other areas.

When you get into the game you've got be thinking, when I get into the attacking third I'm gonna be freakin' creative.

I am a midfielder who is mainly involved in the defensive phases, even if I also like to help build moves - I would say that my foremost quality is my generosity.

I know when I step into midfield I have to sharpen my feet up and be more aware of what's around me, at centre back it's more about timing, positioning and communication.

Football is not about suffering. It's about enjoyment. Control the ball, be friendly with it, try to attack, try to score goals. Of course defending is part of it, but you can defend in a lot of ways.

If you've got someone like Thierry Henry in your team, you get him on the ball.

When I go into games as a forward, my job is really clear, and I just have to execute. But as a midfielder, you get to sort of enjoy the game more, and you get to feel the game and dictate the play.

I am a defender, but I can play the ball. I have a good technique.

Sometimes when you play on the wing it gets a bit isolated and you can't help as much. But if you play a bit more central I can get the ball a lot more and help a lot more.

I like to control the ball and analyse the game.

I'm a player who likes to get on the ball and use it.

I love good flowing football where the whole team is engaged.

In the centre, you play more with your back to the opponent's goal and have to move into the gaps.

I love to play in the middle to be in contact with the ball all the time. I'm very happy to play in that position.

When you're at a club like Liverpool, it's always about what you can do with the ball.

I like it when I am in the middle; I am closer to the ball. The manager wants me to pass, to make assists, create chances, and I do more because I think the position is more central, and I don't ask all the time for the ball at my feet.

I like to get the ball on the ground, make good plays and move the ball around the pitch quickly at a good tempo.

The most important thing is to be a midfielder first, not scoring goals. You have to make the game, make an assist for the team, and if you can score, it's a plus for the team.