As a defender that is something you like - to go out there and win the ball. — Joel Matip Copy Share Image
I didn't only join Liverpool because of Klopp, but I had good talks with him. The whole package just suited me. — Joel Matip Copy Share Image
Schalke has shaped my life, and its influence will stay with me forever. I will think positively about this club all my… — Joel Matip Copy Share Image
It starts in the beginning - Roberto Firmino, for example, is like the first defender. — Joel Matip Copy Share Image
If a team is standing on the edge of the box with eight players, it's hard for any team to get through.… — Joel Matip Copy Share Image
To hear 'You'll Never Walk Alone' for the first time at the stadium will be a special moment and I will enjoy… — Joel Matip Copy Share Image
I think, for sure, Virgil van Dijk made a big impact, with the ball he is so calm and he wins his… — Joel Matip Copy Share Image
You need some time to know your team-mates and understand them without saying something. — Joel Matip Copy Share Image
My first league game against a strong Tottenham side was really special. Unfortunately, it was only a draw, but it was brilliant… — Joel Matip Copy Share Image
The Premier League is much more physical and I will have to adapt a little bit because the style of play is… — Joel Matip Copy Share Image
A club like Liverpool belongs in the Champions League, so we will fight to stay or get there. With all its trophies… — Joel Matip Copy Share Image
In the Bundesliga we would always have our eye on games in England - this hard, physical league - so it became… — Joel Matip Copy Share Image
No matter how long I play I will always do my best to ensure we keep the points. — Joel Matip Copy Share Image
A solid defence always helps to win games and it is always necessary for a good team. — Joel Matip Copy Share Image
I like playing as a central defender, but I also feel good as a holding midfielder. — Joel Matip Copy Share Image
Eto'o has helped me a lot in the national team, we have a special relationship, he is a great guy as well.… — Joel Matip Copy Share Image
As a defence, we try to help every teammate, it's not something special for when a new player comes in. — Joel Matip Copy Share Image
My plus points? I am very good under high balls, especially at corners and set-pieces. — Joel Matip Copy Share Image
Salah already played in England. He has high skills at dribbling, tempo and finishing and he makes defenders despair. — Joel Matip Copy Share Image
I had 16 years at Schalke. It was my hometown club, I grew up there my whole life and it was a big decision… — Joel Matip Copy Share Image
There was no tougher training than under Magath. Every coach I had after this I would think 'no problem.' Magath was what you call… — Joel Matip Copy Share Image
I didn't only join Liverpool because of Klopp, but I had good talks with him. The whole package just suited me. — Joel Matip Copy Share Image
In the Bundesliga we would always have our eye on games in England - this hard, physical league - so it became a dream… — Joel Matip Copy Share Image
If you are one against one with Philippe in training, it's the same as you see on the field. It is very hard to… — Joel Matip Copy Share Image
I know what I can do and shooting is not my favourite part, so I think it's better to leave the shooting for some… — Joel Matip Copy Share Image
Sometimes there are always parts in the game when you are a player and you are not playing that much. — Joel Matip Copy Share Image
