Maybe modern tactics mean that making the switch from defence to midfield is easier. Many years ago, full backs were more limited - you were just supposed to defend, and it didn't matter if you could get forward too. — Philipp Lahm Copy Share Image
As a full back, your role is just as much in playing in midfield, getting forward and creating chances, as it is stopping them at the other end. — Philipp Lahm Copy Share Image
It doesn't matter if you have the best individual players, as you need to have the best team unit. — Philipp Lahm Copy Share Image
Any business or club has to have a hierarchy. Everybody needs to know and understand his role in the overall structure. Bayern Munich is… — Philipp Lahm Copy Share Image
History shows that it is incredibly tough for a defender to be named Footballer of the Year because over the course of a year… — Philipp Lahm Copy Share Image
We have big goals at Bayern and always want to go as far as possible in each competition and win silverware. But it is… — Philipp Lahm Copy Share Image
Pep is a super coach! He is excellent. He is the best at analysing an opponent and the concept of a game. I don't… — Philipp Lahm Copy Share Image
The key is developing your game in both directions: in the build-up, joining the attack at the right moment and also in defence. You… — Philipp Lahm Copy Share Image
We should not discuss refereeing performances but support decisions to help their work. — Philipp Lahm Copy Share Image
I have a clear goal: the greatest possible success, the World Cup trophy. — Philipp Lahm Copy Share Image
I experienced how Pep Guardiola worked every day. He had football on his mind round the clock: 'What system does the opponent like to… — Philipp Lahm Copy Share Image
The most important thing is that we play as a team. It means to attack together but to defend together as well. — Philipp Lahm Copy Share Image
I'll remember my first league title, my first cup, the Champions League. But also the defeats - that's also part of football. — Philipp Lahm Copy Share Image
