More Quote by Bukayo Saka

I can't protect myself when I'm not facing the play.

— Neymar

You have a lot of defenders now who just stay in position, cover the spaces. But I also like to defend one-on-one, battle against…

— Matthijs de Ligt

Whenever you're falling or getting tackled, try to protect yourself. But that's part of the game; that's part of football.

— Deshaun Watson

I'd say I'm a front foot defender; I never hesitate to go in for a challenge. You have to get one over your opponent…

— Millie Bright

My combination of speed and alertness, it helps me avoid heavy tackles. The physical side of the game, it never worried me.

— Miguel Almiron

I think I play with no fear: I run at players regardless of who they are and try to make a difference.

— Alex Oxlade-Chamberlain

I'm always looking to go out there and finish my opponents as soon as possible so I can stay safe and protected.

— Sage Northcutt

I am a player who helps in defence but I have played in a more attacking position during my career and I like to…

— Paulinho

When I first got into the league, I just used to run. Just run the route. Really no technique to it. I really couldn't…

— Rob Gronkowski

As a defender, it's really important to communicate with the players in front of you and next to you. It makes it easier for…

— Matthijs de Ligt

Now and again, you may be picking a pass or two in behind, making something happen, but when we're attacking - especially at Liverpool…

— Jordan Henderson

No matter which defenders are in front of me, they better be scared because of me.

— Marko Arnautovic