Playing Out of Position Quotes

I've had calf problems for many years, and it has been very difficult for me because I've played out of position, which means more sprints. Ten minutes into the game, I've not been able to feel my feet in a few games. I didn't like to go to the media and say, 'I am injured.'

Sometimes you have to play in a position that you may not feel is your best.

I wouldn't want to play as left forward if I normally play right-back.

I think it's a natural progression: a lot of centre-backs start wide when they're young and move inside.

Everything I did on the left I had to learn in a 4-4-2 system, it wasn't natural. To collect the ball on my wrong foot.

At Atletico, I always played with older players, sometimes out of position. I'd keep going back until I beat them.

I've said all along from day one centre-back is the position I feel most comfortable in but if I'm asked to play right-back or midfield I'll go and do a job there.

I think it can be quite frustrating at times for anyone playing out of position, but you've just got to deal with it.