Nicolas Anelka Quotes

I'll play where the gaffer decides: in the middle, on the right, or on the left.

I play on the left hand side, and I try to do the best I can.

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 prefer Liverpool. The way we play is good for all of our players.

When I was younger, I played as a right-back. I also played as a central defender, but I realised that I could dominate the ball quite calmly, so I started playing further forward in front of the back four.

When the manager asks me to play somewhere, I play there. But my best position is midfield.

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.

I'm an attacker, and forwards always want to score.

I can play in a number of positions, on the left, as a No 10, or off the right.

Klopp helped me play my favourite position again - centre-forward.

For me it's best to play midfield but if the team needs it, I can play anywhere.

Cristiano Ronaldo is a player who often plays on the left side and moves between the lines.

I'm happy to play as a centre forward or a second striker, like in the national team with Luis Suarez and Edinson Cavani.

Growing up I've been playing as an attacking midfielder, more central in the midfield. I wouldn't say if I'm most comfortable there but that's where I grew up playing.

I am a striker, but I love playing wide.

Playing left midfield a lot at West Ham has been tough but the manager has put me there and I've got every faith in what he's doing.

I like centre-half, but I can play centre-mid as well.

My favourite position is as midfielder, playing with Xabi and Khedira.

I have played the World Cup qualifiers on the left wing, and that position suits me fine.

Balotelli can play as a striker, as a winger.

It's helped to develop me on the pitch, knowing all the positions, but also it's a good asset to have, that versatility. I'm able to move if I'm needed.

Klopp is a great tactician and a great coach.

I am a striker, so I have to score goals and give assists.

I think the way I played, I would have suited Sundowns.

In my time at Milan, the club played with a 4-3-1-2 formation, and I was the player behind the two strikers. At Real, I play behind three. There is a greater defensive obligation, but I try to work around the area.