Georginio Wijnaldum Quotes

If you get a guy that can play a couple positions, it helps you out a real lot.

The more positions I can play, it gives the manager a nice headache, and it can be helpful for him.

People were always saying how modern players need to be able to play in two or three positions, and those words stuck in my head. I think that I can do just that.

In the past, I played No. 10 and No. 9 sometimes when I had to help the team. I can play there and help my team-mates and my team; it's not important where I play. It's important to win the game.

I love it when coaches don't talk about which position they see me at. When they just refer to me as a basketball player and talk about all of the different positions they can see me playing in, I definitely listen more.

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

It's important that a player can play in different positions for if we have to change tactics.

What we need to do is strike the right balance in our teams for all three formats of the sport.

Any player at City is prepared to play anywhere, and I'm no different.

I can play in the 11 positions because a good player can play anywhere on the pitch.

The best players must play - it does not matter whether they are old or young.

For me, it is important that your team is allowed to have ups and downs in form.

I never really got that chance at Manchester City and developed into a utility player. Playing in all the positions has made me a better player because it's not easy to do that. Understanding the game has made me a more rounded player as well.

Whether I play five or 10 metres forward or back does not change my way of playing, to be on the ball a lot.

I have worked on my defense skills and played in the midfield as well. Coaches are preparing players to play at any given position.

Everyone knows I am fast, so I have to change the way I play. I always know I have to change the way I score. Every game is different.

It is not always possible, but the best plan is always to keep hold of your best players.

You create a big-club mentality with the trust of the players, the trust that the team will get results, and then, when results are not good, the trust to continue with your idea.

I definitely need to take a look at several positions. I'm going to be playing a little everywhere. As much as I know at every position is better off for me and is better off for the team.

A group of players go out and win a game in a style that gets the best out of them. That's the key to management.

Versatility is very important in the modern game.

I have experience and have been in Europe many times, so I know squad rotation is necessary to make everyone in the side stronger.

I think the most important position in the league now is the point guard.

No matter where I bat I try to adapt to the situation.

I am most comfortable in the centre but can play on the side, also.