Quotes from Niko Kovac

I prefer the 4-2-3-1 formation and stick to it but have my own interpretations.

What was good yesterday might be bad the next morning, so you have to keep calm.

I can only pass on what is inside of me, whether it is love or money or the passion for dribbling or tricks with the ball.

Mentality beats quality.

There is only one Messi. No matter what I say, it's too little. You have to shower him with superlatives.

Morality is very important. We have to be together.

I don't need players who won't track back, and I'm certainly not keen on specialists.

Every player at Bayern Munich wants to play and should play - they all have good reasons.

Playing for the national team is not the same as playing for your club.

I don't underestimate any opponent.

Empathy is important, openness, honesty, and an understanding for others.

I've always been someone who said that football is a contact sport.

There are no guarantees. If you spent money, it's no guarantee you win stuff.

Sometimes I make certain assumptions but find they're not immediately obvious to my players.

If the family sticks together, things are easy. If not, it will fall apart. There are several examples in history. Take Troy or take Caesar.

A coach should not stir up headlines after a match.

The pros stretch their bodies to the limit.

You build up the opponent, and you lose confidence.

I am an optimist, not a dreamer.

Everyone has their own taste, and you can argue about taste.

Victories are always important.