When you lose, people don't understand why you play this way or don't pick that player.

When you win, you are at the top, and when you lose, you are a stupid manager.

You don't win games by being aggressive. You win by being relaxed.

When I was a player, I was always interested in management.

English football is very different from Italian; it's more physical, and matches are always very open.

People talk about the speed of the English game, but in Italy, referees blow their whistles very often, so you cannot build up speed. In England, referees wave play on, and so it becomes faster.

I like to work on the pitch, and only in this way can you beat important teams. If you don't believe in yourself and your job, it's difficult.

It's important to work with a team if you believe in the project. If I'm not happy, I leave. This is true for everyone in every job.

You need two or three players who can do that - play behind the striker, on the right wing, the left wing... striker, maybe. If we have those, it's good for the team.

Torres is a fantastic striker, and I think it was difficult for Liverpool to sell him because he's such an important player for them.

I think that Balotelli could be as good as Torres - and even better than him.

In the national team, the armband always goes to the player with the most caps.

If Celtic were to build a team strong enough to regularly compete in the Champions League, I might decide to manage them one day.

The Scottish fans are the best in the world. I love them.

I do not think I will go to China. They called me, but I said no because, for me, the real place for football is in Europe.

To lead your country is the crowning ambition for any coach.

I was lucky enough to experience an exceptional period with City. We won so much and played great football.

I know only one way: work hard.

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. These players are quiet but can play in every position. They help the manager and their team-mates and are always available. They fight for every ball.

You can only win if you have good players.

It is very difficult when I have to choose a first 11 because I understand the feelings that players gave when players are on the bench; it is very difficult.

Trequartista is an important position in the team.

Ibrahimovic? In my opinion, Ibra is the best striker in Europe. It makes me laugh when people say he misses crucial chances.

When I played, sometimes we would have one game in a week; now there are no free moments, no time, not even for family.