Playing Tough Quotes

Playing Bayern is never easy.

I pride myself on the defensive end. That's where I earn my keep.

I played a lot of sports when I was a kid so I get in that ballgame mindset of being really, really respectful, but at same time saying to yourself, 'Don't back down a single inch, hang with these guys if you can.' If they throw it high and tight you have to stand in there, you can't take yourself out of that moment.

Every time I step onto the field, whether people like it or not, I'm not trying to play dirty - I'm just playing tough.

Every time I step onto the field, whether people like it or not, I'm not trying to play dirty - I'm just playing tough. And I'm trying to earn my spot on the team. I'm trying to earn a starting spot. I'm trying to become a complete midfielder who attacks, who defends. So that's the mindset.

You can't win the World Cup without playing the big boys.

I don't mind physicality in the least - I don't mind it in the least, both ends of the floor.

I want to guard the best wings and big on every team. I want to make their night tough to gain that respect defensively around the league.