Vanderlei Luxemburgo Quotes (17 Quotes)

You saw how long the grass was, it was very long and it spoiled the game.

They are players who make a difference in a game, ... When Ronaldo isn't on the pitch the opposition defenders are more relaxed. The same goes for Zidane, but they weren't here today and we had to replace them.

We have a match which we want to win. The team isn't as ready as I would like, there's room for improvement. It's normal at this stage for us to have a couple of problems.

I didn't like what we did. You can't leave one country and head off to another and spend more time on the plane than training or playing,

He was flirting with me. He blew his whistle and looked at me with every decision he made....Maybe it was because of my pink shirt.

He concluded with a curious statement for a coach given pretty much the pick of world talent for his club. I don't believe, ... that the team played any worse than they did against Celta Vigo.

I have still not decided who will start yet. We will have a look at how players react in training tomorrow and then I'll have a better idea.

Despite such a heavy defeat, we need to keep calm because the competition is starting and we can't let ourselves become demoralized.

This is a very tough and important championship. It's a great accomplishment to have won it.

At the moment the plan is for Woodgate to play a game on Wednesday to help him build his confidence. I have not decided whether he will play tomorrow or not.

We're all in this together, it's not just my head on the block.

I came with a three-phase project. I thought projects were given greater respect in Europe and would not depend on one result.

Whether we play well or not, we have to win this game. We must call on all our fans to create the right atmosphere, as this is like a final. My players are not brimming with confidence but they understand that they have the responsibility of putting in a decent performance.

He's a speedy striker, with great scoring ability. He'll adapt quickly to Brazilian soccer.

We showed complete concentration and great motivation.

Although it was a particularly bad result, we have to remain calm because the competition has only just started and we can't afford to be demoralised,

He has had to make a few adjustments. He sacrifices himself for the team.