Quotes from Shinji Kagawa

The really crucial thing here at BVB is that everyone works together so hard as a team. I'm a part of that, and I'm delighted I've been able to contribute to our good results.

My aim is to deliver results.

If I'm chosen for the Asian Cup, then I must help the team win. That's the bottom line.

I always think how I should play to make the most out of my teammates' abilities and their established styles.

I can't worry about external factors, I have to focus on myself.

I should be flexible enough to play in a number of roles, so I am a more attractive player to the team and can contribute even more.

You gain trust when you deliver results.

I've been fortunate enough to have football lead me all over the world... If there's one constant I've witnessed throughout the journey, it has to be passion.

I have gained good experience but at the same time had hard times as well.

You either lose your way or you break through the hardships and play well. There is a massive difference.

I just have to keep working hard and keep pushing for my chance.

I feel like I'd be able to gain so much by playing big games on a regular basis, including the Champions League.

Nothing changes if we spend all our time worrying about the teams above us, so all we can do is win our next match.

I've repeatedly emphasized how comfortable I feel in Dortmund.

Iniesta is my ideal player. I've watched him throughout my career and hoped to be like him. It's fun to watch him play and that's the kind of football I'd like to play.

Being positive and believing in yourself is important, not only in football but also in improving as a person.

At Manchester, everyone plays for himself and does what he wants but it works out in the end.

The Asian Cup is an important tournament.

Common Goal is quickly growing around the world and I'm proud to help lead the movement forward in Japan.

In Japan, we worry too much about what the other thinks.

When playing for Japan, it means that I carry my country on my shoulders and I feel a different kind of pressure as I am expected to do more when playing for Japan.

I played behind the main striker at Dortmund, but I usually play on the left with Japan.

Jurgen Klopp will change Liverpool. He is a great coach and in the end his results will prove it. Every moment I had with him is a good memory. He treated me so well, taught so much, even though I was from Japan and not at all famous.

Smaller players in the Premier League are very good at using their bodies and that's what I will continue to do.