Roberto Firmino Quotes

German football is very different to football in South America.

I rate the EPL a bit higher than the Bundesliga.

Italian football's different to Spanish and German, but it's only different and not inferior.

German football is like English football. The Germans and the English do not play like a Brazilian side. They have to improve, bring up their young players, who have character.

English football is very, very difficult. It is very disciplined.

There is definitely a big difference from the Bundesliga to the Premier League: it is completely different, and that is why I think we need a bit of time in the beginning to get used to the league.

The Premier League is more physically demanding than Ligue 1. I love English football; it's the best in the world in my opinion, and I hope to stay here for many years to come.

I was adapted to European football after playing in Germany for three years, but English football is very different to the Bundesliga.

The English game is not faster than the German game. Perhaps there are a few more sprints. But there is a different style of football here, partially due to the weather.

English football is very different from Italian; it's more physical, and matches are always very open.

English football is so physical and fast that when you see a space, you have to go into it with all your speed.

I play a lot of football, watch a lot of football, and think about football.

I like the way football is played in England: the speed, the style of play, the high rhythm.

I don't think the physical part of English football would be a problem. When you get the ball, you need to be ready. The defenders here are very tough. I like that.

It's always a battle to play against Diego Costa.

I like the Premier League; the style of play, I like it.

I think Arsenal would be good for a German coach.

In England, every game is like a derby, because it's physical.

Stadiums are full, pitches are good, the press is different, people are different, the football culture is different. Everyone talks highly of England and I'd like to experience it one day. You see more space, more opportunity to enjoy your football. It's more physical, more intense, but I think I'd be comfortable.

The sport of soccer in general is very combative. People don't realize it's very one-on-one a lot of times.

Bayern Munich are a team that absolutely have to play in the Champions League.

Bayern is always a team that can win the Champions League title in Europe.

Borussia Dortmund was the best solution for me. I wanted to have an experience abroad and in the Champions League. Then there are the fans - it was said they always supported the team, but I didn't think like this.

Football is more verbal in Holland, but there is a different approach in England.

I love English football because it's real football. I love everything that surrounds it. The public, the atmosphere, the preparation.