There is always the fear of failure, and if you struggle, you become nervous, and that's when the underdogs have an opportunity to create a surprise.
Ottmar Hitzfeld
As long as you are successful and winning matches, the language is no problem at all. But when the results are insufficient, the difficulties begin. At this time, a coach needs to go into more detail with his instructions, and that's where the problems can lie.
Guardiola focuses only on the tactics.
As long as there is a mathematical chance, we have to keep on going.
Sometimes, the supposedly weak groups turn out to be very difficult, and the supposedly strong ones are easier to take control of.
Xherdan Shaqiri is a player who can make the difference because he can decide games on his own.
It's very likely that I will finish my career as Swiss national coach.
There is always pressure in football.
Thomas Tuchel is a coach who can work in the long-term.
My philosophy is always to fulfill contracts.
I am still hungry; I still hate defeats. There is no substitute for victories.
It's always important for a coach to decide on the short term and long term - one factor doesn't block out the other.
My coaching days are now over, and I'm proud of what I've achieved.
We always go into a game to win.
To represent a country, qualify for the World Cup, and get a team to perform at the right moment in time would be great honour for me.
Every change in a team can turn into an opportunity for players to show themselves.
The favourites and the stronger teams have a lot of pressure during the group phase because everybody just takes it for granted that they will reach the round of 16.
I can live without football. There are more important things in life.
I have never broken a contract in my career.
I am proud of my career.
I have been very fortunate to coach marvellous teams, and it has been a great honour to work for Switzerland.
It cannot be a coincidence that a European team couldn't win a World Cup held in South America.
I gain strength from postive thought and from the daily conversation with God.
When you get older, 10 matches a year are enough.
That you get booed belongs to professional sports.
We have to look after the health of the players. Quality suffers with too many games.
The job as a coach is difficult.
I did not think I would be able to do myself justice if I had to speak to the players in English. I would not be able to get my emotions and feelings across.
