Defend Quote by Maurizio Sarri

There are a lot of good defenders in the league.

— Alex Caruso

I look up to many great players - principally attackers. The two Ronaldos, Romario and Rivaldo all play well.

— Roberto Firmino

Marquinhos is very good in the middle, as in defence. He is an incredible player who must and always wants to improve.

— Thomas Tuchel

In every team, there are players that don't seem important, but in the end, they prove to be one of the most important players.…

— Roberto Mancini

It is very hard to find a good defender who is strong and good with the ball. Very hard.

— Paolo Maldini

The toughest defenders I've faced are Alessandro Nesta, Paolo Maldini, Ivan Cordoba, Ciro Ferrara and Walter Samuel.

— Filippo Inzaghi

There are many good players, in Italy and abroad.

— Massimiliano Allegri

Juventus have always had exceptional players. I've played against them and against Italy many times. They're a tough team with great quality.

— Mario Mandzukic

The character of the English players is very good. It is a working character. If they are on the pitch they like to work.

— David Wagner

When I've come up against a player that good, Messi - or even others - it's about facing him as a team. It's about…

— Javi Gracia

Defenders are always tough, whether you play in Spain or England.

— Jesus Navas

On a tactical level the defensive midfielder in a 4-3-3 formation is just about the most demanding position there is.

— Sergio Busquets