Without a doubt, it is easier to produce a defensive soccer team, because it does not need you to have talent for… — Frank Rijkaard Copy Share Image
I think that every manager who starts work with a team has the best expectations and is giving all he's got to… — Frank Rijkaard Copy Share Image
The situation with Anders Frisk is clear: he was threatened by the supporters of Chelsea, and he retired because he was in… — Frank Rijkaard Copy Share Image
We have to remember, Mourinho worked at Barcelona. He has good memories of Barcelona. The club did well when he was here. — Frank Rijkaard Copy Share Image
Someone said that my coaching is a combination of Milan's defensive discipline and the Dutch propensity for attacking football, and I think… — Frank Rijkaard Copy Share Image
Most of the clubs who have had success against Barcelona have relied on a highly organised and disciplined defence. — Frank Rijkaard Copy Share Image
With every coach you work with, you learn something. Then, at the end of your career, when you become a trainer, you… — Frank Rijkaard Copy Share Image
There is a part of football I would describe as 'serious' and one part I would describe as more 'playful,' i.e. more… — Frank Rijkaard Copy Share Image
Manchester United is a world-famous club, and yet if you say, 'Manchester United,' then immediately you think of Sir Alex Ferguson. To… — Frank Rijkaard Copy Share Image
The differences between the top teams in Euro 2000 are so minimal that I think you have to be very clever in… — Frank Rijkaard Copy Share Image
Ronaldinho is another special player, probably amongst the most talented players I have worked with. At Barcelona, he was outstanding. — Frank Rijkaard Copy Share Image
When you are a coach, you are watching how the team is positioning itself on the field - if your team is… — Frank Rijkaard Copy Share Image
There are coaches with habits you don't like, and you tell yourself, 'I don't want to be like that.' But there's no… — Frank Rijkaard Copy Share Image
It's my belief that Barcelona are successful because they have a number of youth teams alongside the first team. They are where… — Frank Rijkaard Copy Share Image
Mourinho is very intelligent; he knows what he's doing. He has the right to act like he wants to act, and he's… — Frank Rijkaard Copy Share Image
Before we talk about stylish performance, we need to think about winning. That's the most important thing. — Frank Rijkaard Copy Share Image
From the moment Messi was introduced, we all knew he was a unique talent. I remember Deco and Ronaldinho immediately realised how… — Frank Rijkaard Copy Share Image
It is very tough to beat an English team. The type of football they play is only in the Premier League. They… — Frank Rijkaard Copy Share Image
With every coach you work with, you learn something. Then, at the end of your career, when you become a trainer, you take something… — Frank Rijkaard Copy Share
The Dutch public always wants to see a team that is trying to be dominant, trying to play attractive football, and after that, hopefully,… — Frank Rijkaard Copy Share
It would not be honest if I did a review, because I've worked with Leo Messi, whom I consider the best player I've seen.… — Frank Rijkaard Copy Share
As a young centre-back at Ajax, I played with Wim Jansen, and of course you learn a huge amount. I made some mistakes, because… — Frank Rijkaard Copy Share
I can't fault my players. We created a lot of chances but we missed out on a victory because of the woodwork and goalkeeper… — Frank Rijkaard Copy Share
All the big clubs set their goals. We have to do that because it is necessary to explain to the fans. But this does… — Frank Rijkaard Copy Share
