Top 45 Luis Enrique Quotes

In order for a player to score goals, he needs minutes.

Nobody wins the league in December. We have to go game by game.

When we have a defensive situation in which we are conceding too many goals, it is not just a problem in the defense but the entire team, starting with the coach.

If we want to be champions, we have to do our homework on all opponents, regardless of their position in La Liga or the stadium.

I like teams which repeat their style, clubs that are synonymous with one style.

Pedro has special qualities. He adds a lot, dribbling, scoring, keeping the pitch wide. He’s always ready to compete.

I’ve always said that regardless of memories, tomorrow is an important game.

There’s no other club where I’ll be able to work with better players than at Barca.

Players become stronger when they win titles.

Xavi playing 750 games for Barcelona is a lot.

Messi will be great regardless of the position where he plays.

At Mestalla, with their support, it’s always tough. I don’t remember any easy game.

I’ve never known anybody who is able to see what’s behind him.

Players need to control their emotions as much as possible.

I like adversity; that’s how I am.

I think Luis Suarez, not just with the physical side of his game but his capacity to shoot with one touch in the box, knowing where the goal is is great.

I have to take criticisms, and I will continue to take them for what I think is best for the team.

When I leave Barca, I’m sure I’ll take at least a year off.

Any one of Messi, Neymar, Xavi, or Suarez can take penalties; it doesn’t matter.

Records are always something that will be achieved, but they’re not our aim. Our aim is to win games and nothing more.

Messi is an extraterrestrial in every sense, and I’m very fortunate that I was able to enjoy the best, or one of the best, versions of him. Without a doubt, he’s the number one, and to be that, you have to control every aspect and be very strong physically.

I like to be close to the players and listen to what they’ve got to say and feel. Then I make decisions from a coach’s point of view, thinking about what’s best for the team.

I always want all my players to improve and do even better.

I focus on football. I’m not interested in gossip.

It’s always tough playing away from home.

I’ve been satisfied with everything since I arrived at Barca, and I’m pleased with the players’ attitude.

I’ve got no interest in justifying myself to a player of mine.

I don’t talk about what happened after one game or the other. We look at a season as a whole picture.

I always think we have to be cautious with our attitude to refereeing the professionals and the people in the football family.

I don’t really have a bad memory of anyone I’ve played against.

When you’re leading 4-1, the opponent has nothing to lose.

The objective is always to win.

I work every day 100 percent, but I assure you that I’ll quit if my players don’t follow me.

This is a sport for crazy people, a unique sport.

I want all the titles.

I like Southgate as a manager, what he brings. He always wants the ball and adapts to the players.

Football is a contact sport and sometimes is difficult to measure that.

Messi no longer surprises me.

Scoring a goal is very important for us, but the objective is to win the match.

I like there to be a good atmosphere in the dressing room, for music to be played before matches. We have to entertain the fans and have a good time ourselves.

I love coaches that think more about attacking than defending. As a football fan, I think that’s wonderful.

Conquering titles is not very easy.

In football, you have to be consistent.

You learn something from everyone, even the bad coaches because they tell you something and you think, ‘I’ll never do that in the future.’

I normally talk to my players about everyday situations, and there are not really any secrets.