Capello put me behind Demetrio Albertini, so I had the right position. I had to follow him like a shadow. It was to learn the basics, but at the same time, it was also a great vote of confidence. — Patrick Vieira Copy Share Image
When you're in youth development, you have to develop players - win or come in second. But the job where I am and the… — Patrick Vieira Copy Share
You have some people who recognise the players or coaching staff, but there are a lot who don't have a clue, who look at… — Patrick Vieira Copy Share
I love London. I feel at ease there; I can push my trolley in the supermarket without being bothered. If I want to go… — Patrick Vieira Copy Share
You need somebody to open your eyes, to tell you there's things that you can do, and I had that person in Brian Marwood.… — Patrick Vieira Copy Share
You can buy any strikers you want, but this position is important, and you need someone there who can do the job. — Patrick Vieira Copy Share
When, in 2005, there was an offer from Juventus, I was in the Bahamas. When I came back, Arsene said to me, 'There is… — Patrick Vieira Copy Share
You train far more in France than in England. Here, we still see football as a game. Football is a job. There is still… — Patrick Vieira Copy Share
I think England has to change the way they are teaching football because football is changing, and the method isn't changing as much. — Patrick Vieira Copy Share
It's important not to lose focus; so many things can happen. People try to build this fire between the clubs. The heat is going… — Patrick Vieira Copy Share
You have to choose the right club with the right people. That can have an impact when things aren't going the right way -… — Patrick Vieira Copy Share
Arsene Wenger is an ambitious manager, and he knows deep in his heart that he needs five world-class players to compete among the best… — Patrick Vieira Copy Share
When I spent time in the academy, exchanging ideas with young players, being on the field, the way they were looking at me -… — Patrick Vieira Copy Share
I think when you move to a country like the U.S., you need to understand the culture, to understand how people see the game,… — Patrick Vieira Copy Share
