Nuno Espirito Santo Quotes

I prefer the 4-2-3-1 formation and stick to it but have my own interpretations.

When you put pressure on the quarterback, everything looks a lot better.

I've played on the wing in some games and found myself in the middle for five or 10 minutes when others drift wide. It's about creating chances, scoring goals and helping the team win.

How are they defensively, attacking-wise?

A good football team plays offense and defense. You have to be aggressive and disrupt.

Not only the attackers, but the defenders - it's on the attackers to prepare themselves to break through the strong defense.

We had to play both ways on the field, so I was offensive center and defensive end.

The players come out and want to be as fresh as they can, press, keep a team in their end, create chances, create set pieces, and really try and get the upper hand early.

Defense is my main priority, and offense is going to come second.

Football is like boxing because you have to know when it is time to attack.

When you have a guy that each week you can change up your game plan a little bit depending on what an offense does - you can put him at nickel, you can put him at linebacker position, Will or Sam or whatever they have him doing, he can create a matchup that the offense is not ready for.

I can stretch the defense.

In attack, I can play in every position.

First and foremost my obligation is on the defensive side. But obviously there are times when I need to go and attack, too.

There has to be a very good balance between being aggressive and then being able to defend as well.

For me, there are no 'between players' in football. For me, there are clear positions and clear characteristics for all players.

My first job is to defend, but I know I have the quality to score.

At first, then, exhibit the coyness of a maiden, until the enemy gives you an opening; afterwards emulate the rapidity of a running hare, and it will be too late for the enemy to oppose you.

Isn't the best defense always a good attack?

One defends when his strength is inadequate, he attacks when it is abundant.

In Italy, you must think faster than defenders. It is a tough school.

That's the secret, hit without getting hit.

Some days, you don't score, but then you have to make sure you don't concede.

I'm a professional fighter. My game plan is to fight standing up and to fight on the ground.

The key to win is playing defense.