Of course it's better to have good players to build a better team. But to build a team, you need to have… — Xabi Alonso Copy Share Image
To be fighting at European level, you need players who know how to play in the big games. — Xabi Alonso Copy Share Image
I've played with great players and worked with great managers; I've learned a lot from all of them. — Xabi Alonso Copy Share Image
I left Real Madrid for the same reason Di Maria did. We work hard but only others get the praise. — Xabi Alonso Football Copy Share Image
Munich is a very good city to live in. The life quality is superb. — Xabi Alonso City Copy Share Image
I know what my strengths and weaknesses are on the pitch. My duty is to be risk averse. — Xabi Alonso Duty Copy Share Image
Being a manager is so different to being a footballer. It's a very difficult job, but, of course, it's very exciting as… — Xabi Alonso Being Copy Share Image
I stay in contact with friends I have in Liverpool. It's not a normal club; it's so special and very important to… — Xabi Alonso Copy Share Image
I don't want to just play well; I want the players around me to play better, and that's when I feel that… — Xabi Alonso Copy Share Image
My idea was to stay in Madrid. Then, when I heard of Munich's interest, I said, 'Xabi, think what you want and… — Xabi Alonso Copy Share Image
My game is not to have one great action. My game is to be consistent throughout: to bring the ball in the… — Xabi Alonso Action Copy Share Image
Guardiola has a lot of knowledge about the game and understands the psychology of the players. You can see all the things… — Xabi Alonso Football Copy Share Image
How many times have you seen me run into the box with the ball, dribbling past players? It's uncommon because it's not… — Xabi Alonso Game Copy Share Image
Mesut is one of those unique players you see every once in a while. He has the gift of a perfect touch… — Xabi Alonso Football Copy Share Image
Neuer is by far the best keeper I've played with and is also outstanding outfield. — Xabi Alonso Copy Share Image
Of course Zidane has surprised me as a coach. I didn't know how he would do. — Xabi Alonso Coach Copy Share Image
I have been lucky enough to work with great coaches. My father was also a coach, and my position in central midfield… — Xabi Alonso Father Copy Share Image
I would never have dreamed to have had such a nice career as this. I like football, and this is like a… — Xabi Alonso Career Copy Share Image
I grew up a lot as a professional and as a person in Liverpool, and I have very strong links to the… — Xabi Alonso City Copy Share Image
Passion isn't something you work on. It's more important to construct a good team, to know how you are going to play,… — Xabi Alonso Game Copy Share Image
When the results are good, everything seems prettier; when things go bad, it seems like all conflicts, personal disputes, and problems arise. — Xabi Alonso Copy Share Image
They value different things in every country. In England, it's very physical. You tackle, you shoot. I love watching it. In Spain,… — Xabi Alonso Country Copy Share Image
I came from my hometown team, Real Sociedad, to the best team in England, to the best team in Spain, to the… — Xabi Alonso Copy Share Image
Sometimes that kind of last-ditch tackle can get the crowd excited, and you get a push from that. It's important to play… — Xabi Alonso Copy Share Image
That is probably the biggest issue about the English game. You need to be a great player and great at striking the… — Xabi Alonso Football Copy Share Image
