Quotes from Wissam Ben Yedder

Sometimes patience pays. That's what I always thought.

Whether I start the game or not, the important thing is to play collectively and help the team out.

In futsal, I picked up specific technical skills.

I think the consistency in my performances, my ability to adapt to different coaches, systems or competitions work in my favour.

It's a child's dream to win against big players, big teams like Manchester United.

The only thing I have in mind is that no-one can stop me setting myself objectives.

I dream of playing at the highest level, in the biggest clubs in the world and being next to world class players.

It's great to look back at when we used to play in the neighbourhood, seeing mum shouting and also how we grew up playing in football tournaments between the estates. We'd go to another estate and play them. Also, seeing yourself progress bit by bit - those are all happy memories.

The interest in it is growing, and I think seeing players like me succeed in Ligue 1 is proof to futsal players that it is possible. It proves that there is more than one route to take, and more players are getting noticed due to their high skill levels.

Whether it is in duels with defenders or against keepers, I use a lot of what I learnt and perfected playing futsal all those years ago.

Every day is different. You always have to keep the faith and the ambition to realise your dreams.

Spain is another world. It's not the same as Ligue 1.

I always closed my mouth and worked.

It's true that moving out of that fairly difficult environment, how we lived, which wasn't easy, can be seen as a success. And it's a good thing.

Never stop believing. Even when things aren't going well, you have to keep believing that you'll make it.

I couldn't imagine playing in Ligue 1 and the France team. No-one could have seen it.

It helps to be able to see things before your opponent. In futsal, you have less time to think so make decisions faster than most. You know what is coming. It may not always work, but an understanding is generated through futsal.

It's complicated, but it's part of life - play, be a substitute, wait for your time.

We know it's not easy against Manchester United, especially at Old Trafford.