Emre Can Quotes

Like every player, I want to start more matches rather than be used as a substitute.

Playing for England was one long roller-coaster: some ups and downs, but also quite a few moments when you're not really sure if you're enjoying the ride.

With Ajax, I played Mexico in Mexico City, and our players could hardly keep up for half the match.

It's no good if you are at a so-called best team, but you sit on a bench.

I think the national team is more like a traveling circus. It's hard to get that translation into the NWSL teams.

There is always a pressure if you play every game and especially when you are representing your country.

It is hard to enjoy life in a national team.

It's more difficult to achieve something with the national team because players from several clubs get together and less frequently.

I know all the Spanish players that I have played with in the various age groups for Spain. I have spoken to various players before I came here; Azpilicueta, Morata, and Pedro.

You have to cope with expectation if you want to play for England.

I don't like it if I'm not part of the starting 11.

I'm not saying there's no pressure at Evergrande, there's pressure at Evergrande all the time. But I am myself and, no matter if I'm playing for Real Madrid or at the World Cup, I've never felt pressure.

I will never be a super sub. I want to play.

Let's say I have a new respect for guys who come off the bench every day. That's not easy to do.

You know, when you are the Italian national team, all the time you need to win because for our history, it is important for us to try to win the World Cup.

You're always disappointed not to start for your country, but that's the gaffer's decision.

Coming off the bench was an adjustment for me.

Playing for the national team is not the same as playing for your club.

When we are with the national team we are playing against much better players.

Being a substitute can be an advantage. I know this situation from the national team. And I am also good as a player coming from the bench.

Coming off the bench behind a fine young center like Alonzo Mourning fits my style.

I don't want to be known as a super sub. But you have got to be ready to come off the bench and make an impact if you're not in the starting team.

Messi is the same player in Barcelona and Argentina, and it would be the same if he played with Australia.

I just want to say that aside from Atlanta United, any national team gives you a little bit more free time. I don't want to get completely into the analysis. There are different responsibilities compared to clubs and national team.

Starting games with the French national team helped me bounce back when it was getting difficult with Arsenal.