Joel Matip Quotes

Joel Matip

Profession : Footballer

Birth : August 8, 1991

I think it should always be a fear to come to Anfield as an opposing team.

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It gave me goose bumps when I heard 'You'll Never Walk Alone' out there on the pitch for the first time.

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The Premier League is much more physical and I will have to adapt a little bit because the style of play is a little different. But I have enough self confidence to say that I am good enough for it.

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There are so many Liverpool supporters around the world that you just feel how big the club is and how many people love the club in their own special way. You just feel part of a really special thing.

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It feels more like football when the supporters are there. It gives us extra strength.

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I think, for sure, Virgil van Dijk made a big impact, with the ball he is so calm and he wins his challenges in the air and on the ground.

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There is still a lot of room for Schalke in my heart. That never stops.

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I want to play in the Champions League because then you play against the biggest teams and the biggest players and everybody will enjoy this.

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You need some time to know your team-mates and understand them without saying something.

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In the Bundesliga we would always have our eye on games in England - this hard, physical league - so it became a dream to play here.

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We all want to win.

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I was looking for a new experience in my life. And if Liverpool's an option, you don't have to consider for too long. I was convinced straight away.

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You always want to keep the team together because you know as a team you can achieve something.

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I had a decision to stay at Schalke or go out in to the world and I am happy with the decision I made.

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After initial difficulties and injuries, I feel comfortable in Liverpool now.

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You can learn from every game and every situation, even if you have not the perfect start. You always can come back.

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I'm a defender but I really enjoy to have the ball in all situations.

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Everyone wishes to play Champions League, so do we.

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Schalke has shaped my life, and its influence will stay with me forever. I will think positively about this club all my life.

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My plus points? I am very good under high balls, especially at corners and set-pieces.

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