Quotes by Lothar Matthaeus

“I am still in a state of shock ... we did not get the result we deserved.”

“I must admit I shed a tear, but I managed to hide it.”

“My tactic was never defensive. But against Sweden we shouldnt hide and have to grasp every opportunity to attack.”

“Sweden is under more pressure than we are, because they lost to Croatia at home. They must win Saturdays match to ensure they dont lose too many points on their home field.”

“We agreed not to talk about the past and acknowledged that mistakes were made. Everyone makes mistakes but they shouldnt be repeated.”

“I listened to what they had to tell me. It sounded very tempting. But I havent made up my mind yet, I have to talk with my family first.”

“The players have just received the message I sent them 18 months ago. There is ambition, we know how to put up a fight and there are no problems with efficiency. From here we have to continue against the Swedes and give even more.”

“Of course I am here to learn and develop too. It will be a great challenge for me and I like that.”

“He will probably quit if he wins the title. If he crashes in the round of 16, what I fear, his system will have failed.”

“(I will only return to Germany) once the decision-makers are convinced that I am the right man with my abilities. If not I will stay abroad.”