Quotes from Ralph Hasenhuttl

Every opposition needs to be played in a different way and the formation depends on the opposition's strengths.

The higher we are, the more the focus will be on us and that means our opponents are going to try even harder against us.

As a player I had a few idols but that's not really interesting any more. I was a striker and focusing on guys like Marco van Basten but as a coach I want to make my own footsteps.

We are studying the opponent all the time and it is maybe about chess and finding the right move at the right moment and that makes this so interesting.

Jurgen has a very proactive way to play, he set marks in Germany with his kind of football and that really influenced my style.

On the piano, I cover all styles. I turn to it for inspiration in sport, and whenever I need my rest.

To work for the team and for the success of the team. That is more important than one ego.

I play the piano when I'm alone at home in the evening. Sometimes for friends when we are together, singing together, to create a nice atmosphere.

I want to bring the players to their limits.

I'm always challenging myself, looking forward I'm not afraid of anything.

I'm looking forward, not afraid of anything.

There are some games that are very special for the fans and they are really looking forward for these games, but for us as a manager in the moment it's not in our focus.

If you want to be ahead of a team that never loses, that's not easy.

If you want to be a part of a team I manage, it is important to put your ego to one side.