I do not like to use a player solely to make a member of the opposing team, for one simple reason: when we cannot retrieve the ball, we are forced to defend with ten men, giving the opponents an advantage. — Michael Laudrup Copy Share Image
The Messi of the early years was a phenomenon, but he always wanted to finish off the move. Now he goes past one, two or three players and is happy to give an assist to a teammate, it makes him… — Michael Laudrup Copy Share Image
The Copa del Rey is a different competition. It is football in its purest form and is different from the continuity of the league. — Michael Laudrup Copy Share Image
When you're struggling, especially mentally, it's only the team who can bring you out of that situation. It's not one or two players. — Michael Laudrup Copy Share Image
Everyone makes mistakes, but when players or managers make mistakes, they are all accountable and have to take responsibility. When I talk about referees,… — Michael Laudrup Copy Share Image
Money is not all in life, and not in football, but it's quite important, and to have the lowest budget in the league means… — Michael Laudrup Copy Share Image
It's impossible to always move forward, but sometimes even maintaining the status quo is enough. — Michael Laudrup Copy Share Image
We have to let them grow, because young players can always improve. That goes for Jack Wilshere, too. — Michael Laudrup Copy Share Image
I don't think people can imagine a Liverpool team without Gerrard. It is like Raul at Real Madrid and Puyol at Barcelona. They are… — Michael Laudrup Copy Share Image
It's a good place for me, Wembley. In 1983, I played for Denmark when we beat England there 1-0, and in 1992, I played… — Michael Laudrup Copy Share Image
I don't mind individuality in a team. In fact, I encourage it. I don't care if you have green hair, white boots, or are… — Michael Laudrup Copy Share Image
Football, if we bring it down very simply, it's when you have the ball and when you don't. — Michael Laudrup Copy Share Image
I sometimes go for drives with my wife around south Wales, and always the people are so friendly and so passionate. — Michael Laudrup Copy Share Image
