Toni Kroos Quotes

It does not matter to me. I can play from the left, the right, or attack through the middle.

I could play anywhere. I played everywhere on the pitch for United, apart from No. 9 or keeper.

I like to play anywhere in the middle.

Central midfield has been my main position, but I'll play wherever the gaffer wants me.

As a youngster as I was a centre-half, I liked being on the ball and coming out from the back. I took chances so I got put in midfield and then I was playing all over the pitch so adjusted wherever I needed to play.

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

I'm a centre forward, and that is my preferred position. But I'll play on the wing or in midfield, wherever the manager wants me to play.

I think I can play both deep field and inside the box.

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.

In attack, I can play in every position.

I would say I am more comfortable in the centre of midfield. But when you are at a big club like Liverpool, you maybe get played in positions with which you might not be so familiar. But you have got to learn the different roles, because it gives you a better opportunity to play.

I was born a trequartista, and have adapted myself to playing in other roles.

I want to become the ultimate centre forward. I want to be able to play on the left, on the right, and down the middle.

Tactically, I know how to play on one side even though I remain convinced that I can play better through the middle.

I've always said I prefer playing on the right. But I can play at a top level on both sides so I'm happy to play wherever the manager thinks it will bringing the team success.

I feel more comfortable where I play for Colombia because I like to be closer to the goal; that works better for me. I can score and pass from there. But as a player, I have to be prepared to play in any position.

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

I spend the entire 90 minutes looking for space on the pitch. I'm always between the opposition's two holding midfielders and thinking, 'The defence is here, so I get the ball and I go there to where the space is.'

Playing me in different positions helped me to get in the head of the others players: to know what they're thinking, where and how they are going to move.

I like to control the ball and analyse the game.

I feel comfortable in the playmaker role, but I can play on the left, on the right, and even pivot.

You play in different situations and conditions, and you have to come up with new solutions for the problems. It has made me a more rounded player, who can handle different tactics and positions.

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

I don't care if I play on the wing or in the middle. There is no difference.

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