If I am at 100 percent fitness, I do not fear any competition for places in the first 11. — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
Cologne was my big team, my favourite team. I trained one week in Cologne, and they asked me to sign for Cologne. At 17 or 18, the coach asked me to go the first-team training ground. I was lucky to… — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
Football is like recreation for me. I'd sooner be playing five-a-side than going out to eat or shopping. — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
I am a family person; we are a big family, and I need my friends around me. — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
Mr. Wenger could have moved on to another club, I am sure, but instead chose to stay and build something over the long term.… — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
I like the style of football in England and the style of Arsenal, and I'm very happy to play in the Premier League. — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
I have celebrated major successes with Germany on the pitch, but not only that, I have experienced so much off the pitch too, visiting… — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
Football in Japan is highly looked upon, even more than in the rest of Asia. — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
I love the competition, going out there for 90 minutes, fighting your opponent. If you take this competition away from me, I am not happy. — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
It is not a problem to sit on the bench: absolutely not. When you have three games in a week, and you don't play,… — Lukas Podolski Copy Share Image
