There is not really any point in having a big squad if you don't use it.
Football never stops, and that's why you need a big squad.
When you make your final list for the World Cup or European Championship you don't take the 23 best players, that is for sure.
You need to have a big squad; it's important when you're in the Champions League, with the amount of games we've got.
The best, most successful managers in the modern era are those who can keep a player happy even if he is not in the team. Given the size of the squads and the use of rotation nowadays, that's tougher than it's ever been.
Having 18 or 20 class players is a luxurious problem, and it doesn't mean that you have to play them all.
The coach can only choose 11 players to start. It is a difficult decision.
Everybody can win things with 25 superstars in the squad.
We never had a huge squad and we never had a great deal of choice. But in many ways that helps because you've got to make do with what you've got. You don't have too many problems about picking the team you just hope that everyone turns up on the day.
The season lasts a long time, and we need not only a high-level squad but also a big squad.
