The best players want to play in the best competition.

That ability to press immediately, within five or six seconds to get the ball, is important

I can categorically tell you that Mario Balotelli will not be at Liverpool.

I will always fight for my life for Liverpool, and that will be on and off the field.

When you've got the ball 65-70% of the time, it's a football death for the other team...It's death by football.

I think my history as a coach shows I like players who are gifted technically and have courage when it comes to being in possession of a football. That is a key quality for me.

A player's character is a crucial factor I look into before committing to signing them. They also need to show a willingness to learn, regardless of age and experience; that's very important to me.