The favourites and the stronger teams have a lot of pressure during the group phase because everybody just takes it for granted… — Ottmar Hitzfeld Everybody Copy Share Image
It cannot be a coincidence that a European team couldn't win a World Cup held in South America. — Ottmar Hitzfeld America Copy Share Image
There is always the fear of failure, and if you struggle, you become nervous, and that's when the underdogs have an opportunity… — Ottmar Hitzfeld Failure Copy Share Image
I did not think I would be able to do myself justice if I had to speak to the players in English.… — Ottmar Hitzfeld Emotions Copy Share Image
I can live without football. There are more important things in life. — Ottmar Hitzfeld Football Copy Share Image
I am still hungry; I still hate defeats. There is no substitute for victories. — Ottmar Hitzfeld Failure Copy Share Image
It's very likely that I will finish my career as Swiss national coach. — Ottmar Hitzfeld Career Copy Share Image
As long as there is a mathematical chance, we have to keep on going. — Ottmar Hitzfeld Chance Copy Share Image
I gain strength from postive thought and from the daily conversation with God. — Ottmar Hitzfeld Communication Copy Share Image
My coaching days are now over, and I'm proud of what I've achieved. — Ottmar Hitzfeld Coaching Copy Share Image
I have been very fortunate to coach marvellous teams, and it has been a great honour to work for Switzerland. — Ottmar Hitzfeld Been Copy Share Image
Sometimes, the supposedly weak groups turn out to be very difficult, and the supposedly strong ones are easier to take control of. — Ottmar Hitzfeld Control Copy Share Image
As long as you are successful and winning matches, the language is no problem at all. But when the results are insufficient,… — Ottmar Hitzfeld Language Copy Share Image
It's always important for a coach to decide on the short term and long term - one factor doesn't block out the… — Ottmar Hitzfeld Always Copy Share Image
Xherdan Shaqiri is a player who can make the difference because he can decide games on his own. — Ottmar Hitzfeld Difference Copy Share Image
Every change in a team can turn into an opportunity for players to show themselves. — Ottmar Hitzfeld Change Copy Share Image
