Brendan Rodgers Quotes

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.

David Silva at Man City was my favourite player to play with; we had a good understanding on the pitch.

There are many talented midfielders but not the kind of playmaker I am.

I think Messi is an absolute giant in the game. Not so much because of his dribbles and actions. That's why most people rate him. But I think, differently from others, that he is phenomenal in his teamplay and combination play.

I like to play anywhere in the middle.

As kids we'd be forever shooting at dad and I started as a striker, but I eventually became a pivote, the position I like most and best suits my characteristics.

In Rome, I was already trying to help in shaping the game, but the style was a little bit different to what we do at Liverpool.

I play with some talented players like Cesc Fabregas, Nemanja Matic and Nathaniel Chalobah. They have different styles and I can learn from everyone.

I believe I am a player that can organise the game well for my team.

The midfield is the heartbeat of a football team, it's the centre of the action, so you can't just do one thing.

I grew up as a point guard, and as a point guard you learn how to navigate situations.

It's my job to run the offense and make sure everything goes smoothly.

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.

The position in the middle of the field is the position I'm most comfortable with and where I can improve the most.

I am a central midfielder, and that's where I like to be.

I would love to play alongside Wayne Rooney. He does the running of two or three players and makes a lot of space. We would be the perfect combination.

If you're playing for five hours you don't want to score goals all the time and I loved dribbling. I could score a goal, but I preferred to dribble.

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.

To be the key player in creating and scoring goals, that's what I take pride in, and the thing I know how to do best.

My job as a coach is to make good decisions. It's not to go out there and block or tackle.

Every week, as a staff, you put a plan together and put your players in position to make plays.

It always helps to play every game at the back with the same players. You get a good understanding of each other and how one of you works, and what positions to take up.

I have to put people in the right spot so that if they execute, we win.

I've got a defensive responsibility as well as trying to get goals and assists. I'm trying to do that.

You've got to find the quarterback. Once you find the quarterback, you can fix the other things.